Conventional Machinist - Aircraft Component Repair Technician Senior

About the role

Conventional Machinist - Aircraft Component Repair Technician Senior at GAC Savannah operates under minimum supervision. The role involves setting up machines, laying out reference lines, selecting cutting tools, determining speeds and feeds, checking work for conformance to specifications, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting and training junior level machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to perform operations, compute angular dimensions, locate and lay out reference lines, center points, and lines.
• Plan the sequence of operations to be performed.
• Determine the proper cutting tools required for machining tasks.
• Select the proper speed and feeds for machining conditions.
• Perform complex machining tasks.
• Check own work for conformance to specifications using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Assist and train junior level machinists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Machining Technology (vocational) is a plus.
• 7 years machining experience minimum.
• Must be able to apply shop mathematics including trigonometry functions.
• Must have experience operating conventional machinery including drills, grinders, milling machines and lathes.
• Basic PC skills required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, component maintenance manuals, vendor documents, verbal instructions, engineering dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
• Proficient in operation of all tools & equipment in department.
• Basic understanding of shop math.
• 6 years experience in one of the following or related experience: Sheetmetal and/or hydraulic overhaul, avionics/electrical component repair, accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements, APU removal, install, and service.

Qualifications

• A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
• Proficient in operation of all tools & equipment in department.
• Basic understanding of shop math.
• 6 years experience in one of the following or related experience: Sheetmetal and/or hydraulic overhaul, avionics/electrical component repair, accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements, APU removal, install, and service.

Skills

• Shop Mathematics including trigonometry functions.
• Operate conventional machinery including drills, grinders, milling machines and lathes.
• Basic PC skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data.
• Use, maintain, and calibrate precision measuring and inspection tools.
• Apply acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering, and application of protective coatings.
• Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means.
• Remove and install APU and perform all required APU maintenance for ALL GAC aircraft models.
• Provide technical support to Customer Support Coordinators and Tech Services.
• Remove and replace circuit components, either through hole or surface mount, using acceptable soldering and circuit repair techniques.
• Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
• Perform mass weight and balance on repaired flight controls using blueprints and required FAA Repair Station forms.
• Assist with training Aircraft Component Repair Technicians.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

First shift: Mon-Thur 6am-4:30pm