Technology Associate Jobs in Pooler, GA (NOW HIRING)

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech.

Pay Rate: $21.21 to $29.50 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.)

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/GED.
• Experience requirement ranges from one (1) year to four (4) years of experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications that are specific to producing placards, ID plates, spray masks and wire stamping.

Unique Skills:

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose:

Create and produce placards, identification plates, & vinyl spray painting masks; perform wire stamping and may include final placard installation. May assist engineering in defining placard specifications and by creating graphics and descriptions that engineering can directly use in the engineering placard specification documents.

Level I Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Required to read and interpret completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, PDF files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required as equipment needs dictate.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per exterior markings drawings requirements for exterior paint application on aircraft.
• Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
• Operating Equipment Categories:
• • Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer.
  • Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver.
  • Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitors and maintains department materials inventory.
• Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.

Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Required to read and interpret Completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, pdf files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required as equipment needs dictate.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on aircraft.
• Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
• Operating Equipment Categories:
• • Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer.
  • Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver.
  • Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitors and maintains department materials inventory.
• Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.

Level IV (i.e., Sr) Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists engineering in defining placard specifications and by creating graphics and descriptions that engineering can directly use in the engineering placard specification documents.
• Coordinates operations and support with outside departments to include off site departments as required.
• Assists and trains lower-level technicians.
• Required to read and interpret Completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, pdf files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required as equipment needs dictate.
• Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on aircraft.
• Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
• Operating Equipment Categories:
• • Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer.
  • Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver.
  • Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitors and maintains department materials inventory.
• Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of policies and procedures manual, inspection procedures manual, and pertinent process specifications.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Performs other duties as assigned.