Body Shop Technician

Aircraft Interior InstallerAAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Duluth, Minnesota that produces composite "fiberglass" parts such as Wings, Fuselages, Horizontals, and their accompanying parts for the Cirrus SR20, SR22 piston airplane, and the SF50 Vision Jet. We are looking for experienced Aircraft Interior Installers who are seeking their next opportunity in a complex and ever-changing work environment!Essential Functions:Develops skills inspecting aircraft components, sub assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work processBegins Identifying and communicating defects and/or errors to supervisor when discoveredListens and follows instructions, asking questions as neededManually applies body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finishDevelops skills to utilize air tools and hand tools for high volume sandingStrictly adheres to personal protective equipment requirementsFollows safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal proceduresUses planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job dutiesDevelops skill in spraying surfaces of manufactured products with protective material, such as paint primers, finishing coats, or gel coat using a spray gun or "dump (gravity fed) gun" in a paint boothRegulates paint sprayer width and pressure according to knowledge of painting and priming techniquesRemoves excess material from surfaces of manufactured and purchased parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures; resulting in a smooth and clean surface matching the surface requirements and shape of the drawingsPrimarily utilizes air tools for purposes of high volume sanding/grinding. Fills voids or cavities and dents or repairs defects as necessary, manually applies body filler per procedures to re establish a smooth surface contour and finishRepairs damaged metal and composite components, using pneumatic tools and knowledge of metal and composite repair techniquesGrinds, sands, and finishes excess filler to match required surface finish and contourApplies masking tape and protective paper or barriers over parts and areas, which are not to be coated. May apply color transfers or registration numbers, or other lettering over the primary paintAble to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blue prints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft partsMust be able to fill out work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning proceduresMust be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference informationMust be proficient in completing forms necessary to generate work and changes to work orders, pick lists, drawings, and other related documentsRequirements:High School diploma or GEDMinimum one-year related experience and/or training preferredAbility to develop relationships and utilize interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, team environmentMust possess the highest level of integrity and have the ability to communicate errors to leadershipHas the initiative to finish assignments and personal accountability for time managementReliable and dependable work ethic and can adapt to changing work requirementsHas the ability to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions in a thousandth of an inchHas knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgement when selecting the proper tool for the job