Fabrication Specialist

Job Description

Are you looking for your next Aviation opportunity? Whether you specialize in airframe, powerplant, avionics, or interiors, TeamGlobal has opportunities that will align with your career goals. We are actively seeking a Fabrication Specialist for an exciting opportunity in North Charleston, SC. If you’re ready to build upon your skills and work alongside the best in the industry, reach out to TeamGlobal! One of our dedicated Recruiters will provide you with more details about our openings and our fantastic benefits, including the $10K in free life insurance! Join us at TeamGlobal — where excellence empowers us!

• Position Responsibilities
• Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, tube bending, and fabrication tasks.

• Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience)
• High School Diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
• Aviation experience or completed aviation degrees.
• Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd )
• 7+ years of aerospace experience working with decorative finishes.
• Experience specialized in the design and/or analysis of aircraft interior modifications
• Required technical skills include file, sand, paint, decorative laminate ("declam"), and cosmetic rework (ex. paint color match, surface texture match, etc.)
• 7+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
• 7+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of aerospace experience in cabin systems interiors (ex. galleys, lavatories, stowage, first and business class seats, interior liners, etc.)
• Ability to identify common tools
• Will be required to obtain manufacturing certifications on an as-needed basis including any associated physical examination.
• Will be required to perform cleanup and administrative functions as required to support daily activities.
• Additional secondary duties in other areas will also be performed as required.

• Job Duties
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and instructions to select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, and hardware used to install, fit, fasten, align, adjust, and perform the necessary per-installation and installation of interiors.
• Understanding of proper cleaning methods, surface preparation, cleaning, and masking for rework.
• Majority of responsibility is for non-baseline work requiring interpretation of established processes and instructions to troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex non-standard work.
• Work independently with limited direction from the lead and manager.
• Report and work to resolve job constraints including but not limited to errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc., in accordance with Company procedures.
• Exhibit exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards. Maintain clean, neat, organized, and FOD-free work area.
• Possess understanding and knowledge of basic computer systems and programs.

• Physical Requirements
• Employment in this position also requires rotation of head/neck
• Bending and twisting at the waist
• Walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, climbing/balancing, flexion/extension
• Lifting and carrying less than 10 pounds
• Contact with liquid coatings, plastics, sealants and solvents
• Exposure to noise; and the use of personal safety gear for face, eyes, hand/arm, and ears.
• Requirement to work in elevated and/or confined spaces
• In indoor temperature-controlled environments as well as outdoor open environments.
• Employees in this position will perform decorative interior repair in the aircraft cabin on assemblies made from various types of material including fiberglass, plastic, and composites using various methods, including but not limited to painting sweeping, and fill.
• This job is performed at various stages of the aircraft assembly process, in factory and/or flight line locations.
• Ability to correspond with internal teams and external suppliers and customers with dignity, respect, and integrity while exhibiting the Company Values at all times.