SkillBridge Experimental Tech II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SkillBridge Experimental Tech II in GAC Savannah. This role involves performing 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. The position requires the ability to assemble and maintain complex test lab fixtures and equipment, assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens, and assist with test executions. Participants must comply with safety rules and procedures, use protective equipment as required, and be alert for unsafe conditions. They should demonstrate an understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs, and possess basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab. Communication is key for receiving and understanding work assignments, sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering. Providing status updates to supervisors on progress or help needed on assigned projects is also a responsibility. Ensuring all work meets quality standards and specifications, following standard operating procedures, and applying 6S and Lean Initiatives to maintain clean and uncluttered work areas are essential. Implementing and applying Lean/continuous improvement processes and properly using and maintaining company-provided tools and equipment are also required.

Requirements

Must be eligible for the DOD SkillBridge Program and remain eligible throughout the program.
Must have 2 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, or electronics.
To be considered, candidates must be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program and meet all job-specific education and experience requirements.
Participants must be willing to work the assigned shift.
Military service members must have 180 days or fewer remaining before their discharge date.
Military service members must have completed at least 180 consecutive days of active military service.
Military service members must obtain approval from their unit commander.
Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.
Experience with basic hand tools.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those able to participate for at least 90 days, with a maximum of 180 days.
Intermediate experience (2-5 years) of one, or a combination of any, of the following - Sheetmetal experience, Cutting, bending, forming, drilling, Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair, Machining, Plan, layout, setup, and operation machinery, Welding, Familiar with metallurgy, metal working, and welding processes/technology, Hydraulic installations/assembly experience.
Intermediate understanding of computer software.
Basic understanding of Solumina.
Basic understanding of Catia/Smart Team.
Test lab experience.
Experience with calibration tools, gages, meters, instruments, and/or transducers.
Experience with CAD packages and planning systems.

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.
Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs.
Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab.
Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.