Cabinetmaker

Cabinetmaker II

AVTECH Global is looking for a Cabinetmaker II in Savannah, GA.

Shift: Weekend Days (05:00 to 17:30); other shifts may be available

Pay Rate: $25.66 per hour

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

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Basic knowledge of cabinetmaking processes, products and tools.
• Two (2) years experience in cabinetmaking. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of inspection and process specifications preferred.

Unique Skills:

• Woodworking: cutting, shaping, sanding, milling, and assembling wood.
• Tool proficiency: safe and effective use of hand tools (saws, routers, drills).
• Measurement & layout: precision measuring and marking using various tools.
• Blueprint reading: interpreting technical drawings and designs.
• Material knowledge: understanding wood properties, laminates, hardware, and adhesives.

Purpose:

Under general supervision, fabricates aircraft furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using aircraft specifications, design and engineering drawings with a high level of safety, quality, detail and productivity. Assists team members with greater experience to enhance techniques supportive of quality workmanship.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Works under general supervision to fabricate furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
• Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells. Installs drawer-slides, hinges, latches and other hardware in subassemblies. Applies exterior surface materials such as laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
• Uses various types of stationary and hand-held power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior.
• Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Works with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six-Sigma and other process improvement techniques.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other Requirements:

• The ability to read write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.