Manufacturing Technician - Apprentice
About The Position
Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero. As a Manufacturing Technician - Apprentice, you will be responsible for fabricating, trimming, and finishing composite aircraft components and assemblies. You will perform work to engineering drawings and specifications while ensuring quality and precision. This role is hands-on, requires high attention to detail, and plays a direct part in producing world-class aircraft.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Physical ability to work standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting as required.
- Strong safety mindset and ability to follow procedures.
Nice To Haves
- 1–5 years of experience in aerospace, composites, or advanced manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Experience with body shop/paint environment or tooling fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Use hands to cut, place, and manipulate composite materials such as carbon fiber and fiberglass. degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Use hand tools to sand, trim, and drill cured composite structures.
- Use common measuring and inspection devices to ensure components are made to exact specifications.
- Clean and inspect production tooling to validate they are acceptable for use.
- Apply body filler products.
- Knowledge of cleaning, prepping, and releasing molds Using a high attention to detail, sand, and shape surfaces to prepare them for primer and painting operations.
- Utilize FOD prevention techniques on a continual basis.
- Complete checklists of own work and check other’s work as necessary.
- Comply with all company policies on safe work practices.
- Frequently work while walking, sitting, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, crouching, laying, and reaching
Benefits
- Competitive pay reflective of your experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with a 4% company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
