xCelle Americas - Hot Springs, AR, Mechanic, Sheet Metal II

xCelle Americas is a dynamic Joint Venture (JV) established in 2021, proudly co-owned by two global leaders: Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Corp. Based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, we specialize in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of nacelles for new-generation aircraft.<br><br>As a rapidly growing company, xCelle Americas operates with a lean and agile team, fostering a dynamic, startup-like environment. We are on an ambitious trajectory for rapid growth within a booming sector, backed by the stability and expertise of our parent companies. This creates an unparalleled opportunity for impactful contributions from every team member.<br><br>The sheet metal mechanic plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products. Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates. Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block, and form, or straighten materials. Shapes metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms. Inspects assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications.<br><br><ul><li> Follow company policies and procedures, directions and / or instructions, as directed.</li><li> Familiar with Internal Customer Interfaces, as defined by the process assigned.</li><li> Process forms and document work by utilizing their endorsement, in accordance with the Quality Management System.</li><li> Notify immediate supervisor of any suspected un-airworthy condition noted while performing their duties.</li><li> Acquire and maintain hand tools, if necessary, to complete work assigned.</li><li> Clean, disassemble and identify components, with normal supervision.</li><li> Have a good understanding of blueprints, technical manuals, and planning documents with normal supervision.</li><li> Apply different type’s conversion coatings and sealants using different types of tools and methods with normal supervision.</li><li> Work in conjunction with higher grade Mechanics to further their job knowledge base through OJT with normal supervision.</li><li> Cleans work area, when required with minimal supervision.</li><li> Read and understand blueprints and technical manuals.</li><li> Accomplish basic repairs with normal supervision.</li><li> Have a basic understanding of computer processes involved in daily operations.</li><li> Other various duties, as assigned.</li><li> Read, write, and understand English fluently. </li><li> Ability to learn and understand and communicate effectively in writing and verbally. </li><li> Minium 1-3 years MRO repair experience <br><br></li></ul><strong>Job<br><br></strong>Operations<br><br><strong>Primary Location<br><br></strong>United States-Arkansas-Hot Springs-Triumph Airborne Structures<br><br><strong>Schedule<br><br></strong>Full-time<br><br><strong>Overtime Status<br><br></strong>Non-exempt<br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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