Placard & Part Making Tech II

Placard & Part Making Tech II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

U nder limited supervision, create and produce placards, installing and making of placard books. Decals for the paint shop. Required to read and interpret Completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required. Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.

 

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications that are specific to producing placards, ID plates, spray masks and wire stamping. Graphic design experience required. and proficiency on Category 1 and one piece of Category 2 equipment. .

Position Purpose :

Under limited supervision, create and produce placards, identification plates, vinyl spray painting masks, and perform wire stamping, may include final placard installation. Tech 2 requires 2 years experience with graphic design and proficiency with Category 1 equipment and one piece of Category 2 equipment below. Also assists and trains lower level technicians.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Required to read and interpret Completions customer specifications and engineering drawings / specifications to determine the proper color, font, dimension, and materials required. to create and install aircraft placards or identification plates, and to create spray masking, as well as perform wire stamping. .
2. Use Adobe Illustrator, pdf files and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, layout, and produce aircraft placards. Additional software or machine operating systems may become required. as equipment needs dictate. .
3. Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on Gulfstream aircraft. .
4. Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements.
5. Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements. .
6. Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation.
7. Operating Equipment Categories: Category 1: Programmable Gerber or other foil printer. Category 2: Programmable sign cutting equipment, Programmable engraver. Category 3: Miscellaneous equipment: Wire stamper, Inkjet printer, etc.

Additional Functions:

1. Performs daily maintenance on equipment used. .
2. Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies. .
3. Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities. .
4. Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques. .
5. Monitors and maintains department materials inventory. .
6. Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 227608

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/17/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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