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Placard & Part Making Technician I - 2nd Shift

Gulfstream Aerospace
United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
W6365 Discovery Dr (Show on map)
Sep 08, 2025
Placard & Part Making Technician I - 2nd Shiftin GAC Appleton Unique Skills: Second Shift (Monday - Thursday, 4-10's) This position is for our 2nd shift placard team. Experience with placard/label layout and install will be useful. Use of design tools such as Adobe or AutoCAD will be beneficial in this position. Training will take place on 1st shift for a minimum of 6 months and/or training is completed. Let your career take flight Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. This individualwill be joining our 2nd shift Placard Team. Knowledge of and proper usage methodsformosthand tools, table saw, compound miter saw, planer, jointer, bandsaw, router, and cordlesspower tools preferred. Mechanical background, mechanic (automotive, small engine, powersports, diesel), welding, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry experience is preferred but not required. Must possess a strong willingness to learn and work within a team environment. Teamwork leads to innovation. Innovation leads to efficiency. See all three in action as a G800 comes to life. https://youtu.be/EnlF9wrVh2Y Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1 retirement savings plan Visitoutsidegulfstream.com/benefitsto learn more about our benefits plans. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year computer experience required., graphic design experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications that are specific to producing placards, ID plates, spray masks and wire stamping. Position Purpose: Under direct supervision, create and produce placards, identification plates, vinyl spray painting masks, and perform wire stamping, may include final placard installation. Tech 1 is entry level with focus on Category 1 equipment below. Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: 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 . 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 . Use sign cutting equipment to produce masking per Exterior Markings Drawings requirements for exterior paint application on Gulfstream aircraft . Produce placards that require foreign languages to meet foreign aircraft registration requirements . Maintain proper documentation of all work to include traceability of materials used during manufacturing to ensure compliance with all inspection and FAA requirements . Use precision tools to verify fabricated placards and identification plates meet all engineering requirements which may include installation . 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: Performs daily maintenance on equipment used . Complies with all standard operating procedures as well as safety and housekeeping policies . Adapts to sudden changes in schedule and priorities . Contributes to developing and implementing process improvements that improve safety and reduce cost using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques . Monitors and maintains department materials inventory . Monitors aircraft schedules to support materials requirement . Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications. Additional Information Requisition Number: 228388 Category: Operations Percentage of Travel: None Shift: Second Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 10/03/2025 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. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft