Job Duties
Under limited to direct supervision perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheet metal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
1. Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment .
2. Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens .
3. Assist with test executions .
4. Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk .
5. Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs .
6. Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab .
7. Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering .
8. Perform other duties as assigned .
9. Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects .
Job Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, or electronics.
Required Skills
- Experience with basic hand tools
- Basic math skills are required.
- Basic experience (1-2 years) of one, or a combination of any, of the following -
- Sheetmetal experience
- Able to use tools and equipment associated with sheet metal installation and fabrication work.
- Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair
- Hydraulic installations/assembly experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
- Valid driver's license required. to operate towing and other Gulfstream transportation equipment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
- Must have a good working knowledge of computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
Desired Skills
- Intermediate experience (2-5 years) of one, or a combination of any, of the following -
- Sheetmetal experience
- Cutting, bending, forming, drilling
- Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair
- Hydraulic installations/assembly experience.
- Intermediate understanding of computer software.
- Basic understanding of Solumina
- Basic understanding of Catia/Smart Team
- Test lab experience
Sheetmetal Tech II Skills
- Under close supervision safely layout, fabricate and install parts, equipment and fabricated items following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.
- Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft under general supervision.
- Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
- Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.
- Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
- Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheet metal applications.
- Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).
- Use the experimental test material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
- Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
Facility Description
This facility designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft.
This facility's #1 core value is INTEGRITY. They are looking for a person who has integrity, has a good attitude, and is looking for a long term opportunity to grow with the largest corporate aircraft manufacturer in the world.
Benefits
As an employee of Strom Aviation, you will receive benefits including holiday pay, longevity pay, access to a 401K program and insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). We offer travel pay, bonuses, and other incentives for some positions as well. A referral is the best compliment we can get, and Strom Aviation offers 2 different referral programs for our employees.
Our recruiters strive to connect qualified individuals with opportunities. With hundreds of jobs across the nation, Strom offers opportunities no matter where you are.
Pay
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