Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Position: Sheet Metal Mechanic - GAC Farnborough
Shift: 4x4 Day Shift: 0700-1900
Highly Preferred: Structural analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
Minimum Requirements:
* High School Diploma or GED required.
* Sheet metal and/or fabrication experience.
Position Purpose: The Sheetmetal Technician I works independently or with moderate supervision to fabricate and install complex interior subassemblies in aircraft.
Job Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments.
2. Perform tasks completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
3. Ensure that work accomplished meets FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream standards of quality.
4. Ask questions as needed to understand processes and responsibilities.
5. Keep Leads informed of progress, problems, and job status.
6. Properly identify (tag) and store customer property and equipment.
7. Assist with disassembly and reassembly of aircraft interiors.
8. Sign off drawings and Work Order items.
9. Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure conformity with drawings and compliance with approved Gulfstream repair station procedures.
10. Adapt to sudden changes while maintaining productivity and standards of quality.
11. Use the resource planning system to produce picklists and enter daily labor against correct Work Order and item numbers.
12. Effectively use technical reference materials and learn how to find information.
Additional Functions:
1. Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
2. Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
3. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
4. Comply with safety rules and procedures.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
* Basic knowledge of sheet metal or fabrication processes (cutting, bending, forming, drilling) is required.
* Blueprint reading and basic math skills are required.
* Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications.
* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information:
* Requisition Number: 223989
* Category: Maintenance
* Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
* Shift: First
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Posting End Date: 01/31/2025
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft.
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