Body Shop Technician TraineeAAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Duluth, Minnesota that produces composite fiberglass parts such as Wings, Fuselages, Horizontals, and their accompanying parts for the Cirrus SR20, SR22 piston airplane, and the SF50 Vision Jet. We are looking for experienced Aircraft Interior Installers who are seeking their next opportunity in a complex and ever-changing work environment! The Body Shop Technician Trainee is responsible for learning to master the beginning of the exterior finishing process, prep exterior for primer, and painting processes.
Essential Functions:- Learn about Body Shop role and processes
- Develop early skills inspecting aircraft components, sub assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process
- Begin Identifying and communicating defects and/or errors to supervisor when discovered
- Listens and follows instructions, asking questions as needed
- Manually applies body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finish
- Develops skills to utilize air tools and hand tools for high volume sanding
- Strictly adheres to personal protective equipment requirements
- Follows safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures
- Uses planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job duties
Requirements:- High School diploma or GEDMinimum one year related experience and/or training preferred
- Strong attention to detail and able to examine completed work for accuracy
- Adapts to changing assignments
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
- Must possess the highest level of integrity and have the ability to communicate errors to leadership
- Initiative to finish assignments and personal accountability for time management
- Reliable and dependable work ethic and can adapt to changing work requirements
- Able to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions in a thousandth of an inch
- Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgement when selecting the proper tool for the job
