Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech I, Savannah, GA, 4979

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AVTECH Global is seeking an Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech I in Savannah, GA. This full-time contract position, with a duration of 12 months and potential for extension, involves creating and producing aircraft placards, identification plates, vinyl spray painting masks, and performing wire stamping, potentially including final placard installation. The role requires the ability to read and interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings to determine proper color, font, dimension, and materials. The technician will utilize software like Adobe Illustrator and Gerber Omega, as well as various equipment such as sign cutting machines, engravers, and wire stampers. Key responsibilities include maintaining documentation for FAA compliance, verifying fabricated parts with precision tools, performing daily equipment maintenance, and contributing to process improvements. The position operates under direct supervision and requires adaptability to schedule changes and adherence to safety and housekeeping policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications that are specific to producing placards, ID plates, spray masks and wire stamping.
• 1 year computer experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce placards, identification plates, vinyl spray painting masks, and perform wire stamping, may include final placard installation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Comply with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contribute to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Monitor and maintain department materials inventory.
• Monitor aircraft schedules to support materials requirement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees