Placard Fabrication Technician

Posted 4 years ago
Description:
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Delta Flight Products
05-Oct-2021
Ref #: 9833
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-KB1
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
- Required to read and interpret engineering drawings to determine the proper color, font, dimension and design required to create aircraft placards.
- Must be able to utilize Adobe Illustrator and Gerber Omega software to accurately draw, and layout aircraft placards for production.
- Will be required at times to produce name plates, signs, banners, etc. for in-house use.
- Must be able to produce placards that require foreign languages, barcodes or QR codes.
- Technician must be able to manufacture placards utilizing a Gerber Edge FX printer and Gerber Envision Plotter.
- Must be self-motivated to perform at expected level of performance while maintaining a high quality standard.
- Must maintain traceability of all materials used during manufacturing and properly fills out paperwork to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements.
- Must use precision measuring tools to verify fabricated placards meet design engineering or to meticulously cut placards to size.
- Technician must be able to install Placards on mounting plates, brackets, or interior monuments flawlessly using precision measuring tools.
- Must work closely with engineering at times to determine proper color, font and design.
- Required at times to work with planning and procurement to help estimate labor hours and materials required.
- Must observe good housekeeping habits and maintain safe operations by adhering to DFP safety procedures and regulations.
- Readily participate in continuous improvement activities to improve the workplace and increase productivity.
- Other Job duties include operation of a Videojet marking machine in the Part marking area to permanently mark production parts with part numbers, serial numbers, revision levels and etc.
- Must be able to identify if parts are prototype or FAA-PMA approved.
- Must be willing to cross train to other skill groups or areas as needed.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently with a good understanding of proper grammar and spelling.
- High school Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and Holidays when needed to support the delivery schedule.
- Must have excellent computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher).
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop and lift 25 lbs. on a continuous basis.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Preferred two year degree in graphics design or equivalent job experience.
- Experience with Adobe illustrator, Gerber Omega, or other graphics design software preferred.
- Understanding of the Pantone color match system is a plus.
- Prefer experience with Gerber FX printers and Gerber envision Plotters.
- Training with engravers preferably Laser engravers is an asset.