Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Position: Sheet Metal Mechanic II
Location: GAC Farnborough
Shift: 4x4 Day Shift: 0700-1900
Position Purpose: The Sheetmetal Technician II works under general supervision to safely layout, fabricate, and install parts, equipment, and fabricated items on aircraft following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards, and completed work should meet customer expectations.
Job Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft under general supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
2. Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
3. Utilize proper tooling to shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
4. Safely operate shop equipment such as brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheet metal applications.
5. Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).
6. Assist in monthly 5S audits.
7. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and to sign-off work.
8. Assist in developing initiatives to meet individual OGSM requirements, as required.
Additional Functions:
1. Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
2. Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment and return items to the tool room after use.
3. Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment.
4. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
5. Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft.
6. Exchange job-related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turnover report meetings and direct contact with leadership.
7. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
1. A working knowledge of sheet-metal installation and fabrication processes (measuring, cutting, bending, forming, and drilling of aluminum sheet stock, angle, and honeycomb) is required.
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
3. Valid driver's license required to operate towing and other Gulfstream transportation equipment.
4. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
5. Able to use tools and equipment associated with sheet metal installation and fabrication work.
6. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds, and work any shift.
7. Must have a good working knowledge of computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
Additional Information:
Requisition Number: 224989
Category: Maintenance
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 02/28/2025
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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