Sheet Metal Fabricator 2

The Aircraft Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for complex part fabrication/manufacturing.  This position performs maintenance and manufacturing tasks to aircraft, aircraft parts and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Erickson requirements, and safety practices.

 
Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform restoration work on aircraft Sheet Metal components.
• Repair and fabricate new parts from original parts, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, safely and with care and precision.
• Understand and follow direction with general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• A&P license desired but not required.
• 1+ years’ experience (5+ preferred) fabricating/manufacturing airframe or marine parts and using Sheet Metal tools and equipment.
• Any experience with hydraulic and electrical systems, aircraft fabric, painting, or aircraft assembly or final assembly is a bonus but not required.
• Proven technical and mathematical aptitude.
• Standard Tool Kit required.
• Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Any other job-related duties assigned with the highest level of ethics, integrity, safety, and honesty.
• Be able to lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb ladders, apply finger and hand dexterity in using hand tools, be able to move around the shop/hangar area and within aircraft continuously throughout the workday.

Competencies

Safety and Work Environment – Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others. Follows Values Charter “Safety: Above all else”.

Effective Communication - Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes email, text, IM).

Teamwork - Works with and supports others to achieve organizational goals. Meets individual and team deadlines and responsibilities. Assumes additional responsibilities when needed. Responds constructively to instructions and procedures. Listens to others and values opinions and is respectful of team members and other Erickson employees. Works effectively with team leader or manager and promotes a positive team environment.

Accountable to Achieving Commitments - Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy. Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems. Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.

Adaptability to Change - Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions. Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly. Actively identifies and leads change within area of responsibility.