Aircraft Sheetmetal Tech

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Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment
• Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens
• Assist with test executions
• 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
• Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs
• Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab
• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects

Additional Functions:

• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered
• Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility
• Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, or electronics

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics
• Experience with basic hand tools
• Experience with CAD packages and planning systems