Unique Skills:
Structural sheetmetal for the horizontal stabilizer team and other misc repairs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Four (4) years of sheetmetal and/or fabrication experience.
Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
Valid Drivers License required.


Position Purpose:

The Sheetmetal Technician Senior works under minimal supervision to safely lay-out, fabricate and install parts equipment and fabricated items on aircraft following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. Mentor and train other Sheetmetal Technicians.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Gulfstream heavy structural repair experience preferred.
Candidates need to be flexible with the shift timings.

Essential Functions:
1. Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
2. Mentor and train Sheetmetal Technicians, as required. Review their work prior to sign off to ensure work complies with quality control standards.
3. Oversee projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required. materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
4. Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.
5. Utilizing tools as required. to shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
6. Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheetmetal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheetmetal applications.
7. Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment as required. Ensures aircraft is protected (PTP).
8. Conduct monthly 5S audits, as required.
9. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
10. Assist in developing initiatives to meet individual OGSM requirements, as required.

Additional Functions:
1. Work closely with lead to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce cost, cycle time, and man hours.
2. Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.)
3. Coordinate with other disciplines concerning projects.
4. Perform Lead responsibilities, as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
1. Advanced knowledge of sheetmetal or fabrication processes (forming, drilling, stamping, shaping, bending, punching, cutting, riveting, filing and dimpling).
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
3. Valid drivers license required. to operate towing and other Gulfstream transportation equipment.
4. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
5. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
7. Able to use tools and equipment associated with sheetmetal work.
8. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
9. Must have a good working knowledge of computers and experience working with MicroSoft Office suite.
10. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Aviation Personnel currently offers:

.63 cents per mile up to $252.00 Travel Pay on your first check, Plus a $100.00 longevity Monthly bonus!

Aviation Personnel offers great benefits like: Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, $100.00 referrals fees and Direct Deposit. Cash Advances Available
Did you know Aviation Personnel GUARANTEES Highest pay package at every location we have openings? Plus we have Travel and Retention on all of our openings as well.
Give us a call (817) 244-2125 for details.

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