Test Lab - Sr Experimental Tech

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • Savannah, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

With very minimal supervision perform 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. Assist with training less experienced employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, or electronics.
• 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

• Test lab experience
• Experience in a lab environment preferred.
• 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
• Train less experienced employees
• 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
• Assist others in recognizing and correcting potential unsafe conditions
• Understands the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs
• Begins offering input to improving SOPs and WMs
• Shows understanding of various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab
• Interested in learning more systems than currently working with
• Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments
• Coordinating directly with test engineering as required.
• 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 .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees