Ops Trainee, Georgia

Job Description:
Education & Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Entry-level position.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Enrollment in a Technical Aviation program preferred.

Essential communication skills: ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, along with listening and computer keyboard skills.

Position Purpose:

This is an entry-level position where the individual will be trained in aircraft manufacturing processes. Under direct supervision and in a team environment, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

Under specific instruction and guidance, perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting using basic hand tools (pneumatic drills, rivet gun, countersinks, reamers, files, etc.).

Ensure parts and work meet the instructions from assigned manufacturing employee and/or Quality Control Inspector.

Learn to read work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine the sequence of operations and work requirements.

Align and assemble parts to be riveted using holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.

Observe and assist to become familiar with parts and assemblies, then work with decreasing supervision as experience is gained.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.

Must read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.

Must have essential personal skills: hands-on aptitude, professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with others, and ability to meet demanding schedules.

Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.

Proficiency in current PC-based software.

Must be available to work any shift.

Must be able to lift and transport objects up to 40 pounds.