Aerospace/Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

20h

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is hiring an Aircraft Placard & Part Making Tech to create and produce aircraft placards, identification plates, and vinyl spray-painting masks; perform wire stamping; and, where needed, install finished placards. The technician may also assist engineering with placard specifications by creating graphics and descriptions for engineering specification documents. The role is available at Levels I, II, and IV (Senior), with Level IV responsibilities including coordinating with other departments and assisting with training lower-level technicians.

The technician reads and interprets customer specifications and engineering drawings to determine the colors, fonts, dimensions, and materials for placards, identification plates, spray masks, and wire stamping. Using Adobe Illustrator, PDF files, and Gerber Omega software, the technician draws, lays out, and produces placards, including those in foreign languages. The role also involves operating sign-cutting and other production equipment, documenting work and material traceability to meet inspection and FAA requirements, verifying products with precision tools, performing equipment maintenance, and supporting inventory and aircraft schedule needs. Additional software or machine operating systems may be required as equipment needs dictate.

The technician follows standard operating procedures and safety and housekeeping policies, adapts to changing schedules and priorities, and contributes to process improvements intended to improve safety and reduce cost, including through Lean Six Sigma and other process-improvement techniques. A valid driver's license and participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to four years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications specific to producing placards, identification plates, spray masks, and wire stamping.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedures manual, inspection procedures manual, and pertinent process specifications.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings to determine required placard and identification-plate colors, fonts, dimensions, and materials.
• Create and produce aircraft placards, identification plates, vinyl spray-painting masks, and wire stamping; perform final placard installation where required.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, PDF files, and Gerber Omega software to draw, lay out, and produce aircraft placards.
• Operate sign-cutting equipment to create masking in accordance with exterior markings drawings for aircraft paint application.
• Produce placards in foreign languages when required for foreign aircraft registration.
• Maintain documentation and material traceability to meet inspection and FAA requirements.
• Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet engineering requirements.
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment used.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety and housekeeping policies.
• Adapt to changes in schedule and priorities.
• Contribute to process improvements that improve safety and reduce costs, using Lean Six Sigma and other techniques.
• Monitor and maintain department materials inventory and monitor aircraft schedules to support material requirements.
• At Level IV, assist engineering with placard specifications and create graphics and descriptions for engineering specification documents.
• At Level IV, coordinate operations and support with other departments, including off-site departments as required.
• At Level IV, assist and train lower-level technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Per diem split, if qualified.
• Three sets of uniforms, if applicable.
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days.
• 401(k) with matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED