Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year related or autoclave operational experience.

Position1 Purpose:

• In a team-oriented work environment, under direct supervision loads, sets up and assists with the operation of autoclaves and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond metallic, fiberglass and carbon fiber aircraft parts

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Basic set up and operation of autoclaves and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond metallic and nonmetallic aircraft parts and assemblies. .

2. Assists with the selection of parts and assemblies for simultaneous bonding, based on similarity of processing requirements and autoclave capacity. .

3. Assists with the placement of racks and tools containing parts and assemblies within the autoclaves .

4. Connects thermocouples and vacuum lines to fittings on tool ports and/or thermocouple and vacuum plugs inside the autoclave. .

5. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, supports the company FOD and 5S program, and complies with all safety regulations. .

6. Retrieves scheduled DWP lay-up tools from tool storage and preps and releases tools for bond room lay-up operation. .

 7. Assists with break down and cleaning of tools containing cured parts. .

8. Storing of cleaned tools in specified storage area. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Basic knowledge of computers and related systems..

2. Must have valid drivers license to obtain GAC cart and forklift license..

3. Should possess and use a Q-Stamp to include all approved processes associated with autoclave operations. New hires will be required to obtain a Q-Stamp within twelve (12) months..

4. Basic ability to read and interpret blue prints..

5. Basic operational understanding of overhead cranes, forklifts and electric tow mules and all other tools required to perform the job.

6. Basic ability to read, comprehend and implement Gulfstream manufacturing procedures, as well as basic math and computer skills.

7. Must be able to lift 40 lbs..

8. Must be able to work any shift..