Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Fabrication Tech (sheetmetal). Pay Rate: $25.66 to $28.75 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.) Job Type: Full-time, Contract Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension) Benefits: • coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan • eight (8) paid holidays • per diem split (if qualified) • three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable) • opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days • 401(k) with matching Experience/Education: • High School diploma/GED. • Experience requirement ranges from one (1) year of basic sheetmetal experience to two (2) plus years of basic sheetmetal experience. Unique Skills: • Valid driver's license may be required. • Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required. Purpose: Perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheetmetal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc. Level I Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment. • Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens. • Assist with test executions. • Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. • Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs. • Learn various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab. • Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering. • Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects. • Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications. • Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment. • Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered. • Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility. • Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 lbs. Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment. • Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens. • Assist with test executions. • Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. • Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs. • Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab. • Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering. • Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects. • Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications. • Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment. • Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered. • Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility. • Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. • Experience with CAD packages and planning systems. • Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift. • Must have a good working knowledge of computers and experience working with Microsoft Office suite. Other Requirements: • Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics. • Experience with basic hand tools. • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. • Performs other duties as assigned.