Flammability Tech (Aircraft)

High School Diploma or GED required. Experience in aviation, manufacturing or electronics preferred. Position Purpose Under direct 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. Required Skills Experience with basic hand tools Valid driver's license required to operate towing and other transportation equipment. Blueprint reading and basic math skills Read, write, speak, and understand the English language Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 lbs. Desired Skills Basic sheet metal experience (~1 year) Cutting, bending, forming, drilling Basic electrical experience (~1 year) Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams Basic understanding of aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair (~1 year) Basic experience with machining (~1 year) Basic understanding of computer software Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions 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 Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs Learn various 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 Additional Functions 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. Other Requirements Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics. Experience with basic hand tools. Pay Rate: $25.66/hr #J-18808-Ljbffr