Fabrication Technician

Join a global automotive leader as a Fabrication Technician on a team dedicated to research and development activities. As an R&D Fabrication Technician, you will perform aircraft assembly, maintenance, modification, and repair work, and provide hands-on support for flight testing operations.

This position requires onsite work for hands on work, and work overtime as needed.
Responsibilities:

• Proven knowledge and experience in the fabrication and repair of CFRP and GFRP aircraft components, with the ability to carry out work to a high standard.
• Participation in flight testing activities, with responsibility for recording completed work and maintaining full traceability of parts and processes.

• A solid understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes and the ability to perform maintenance tasks.
• Participation in flight testing activities, with responsibility for recording completed work and maintaining full traceability of parts and processes.

• Collaborating with all related engineering teams on technical matters.
• Coordinate with engineer to execute engineering work orders, including hands-on work in fabricating, processing, and testing aircraft
• Documenting completed work in maintenance reports for aircraft certification.
• Installation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment for aircraft.

Required Skillset -

• 5+ years of experience
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate is a must.
• Previous flight operation support.
• Aircraft repair and modification experience.
• Experience in prototype fabricating in a professional environment.
• General knowledge of aircraft structure
• General knowledge of aircraft electrical systems
• General knowledge of OSHA safety, machining and welding
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of composite material fabrication and repair
• A solid understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes and the ability to perform maintenance tasks.
• Proven knowledge and experience in the fabrication and repair of CFRP and GFRP aircraft components, with the ability to carry out work to a high standard.
• Must work safely and professionally while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, & Federal Regulations).

Bonus Skillset:

• Experience with 3D modeling software such as CATIA
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Teamcenter