AVTECH Global is looking for an Aircraft Flammability Tech I in Savannah, GA. ****
Shift: First (05:45 to 16:15); other shifts may be available
Pay Rate: $25.66 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)
Benefits:
- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- eight (8) paid holidays
- per diem split (if qualified)
- three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
- opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
Experience/Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience in aviation, manufacturing or electronics preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
- Basic sheet metal experience (~1 year) -- cutting, bending, forming, drilling.
- Basic electrical experience (~1 year).
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
- Basic understanding of aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair (~1 year).
- Basic experience with machining (~1 year).
- Basic understanding of computer software. **** ** ******
** Purpose:**
Under 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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs.
- Learn various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab.
- Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering.
- Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects.
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.
- Experience with basic hand tools.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
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