As an Equal Opportunity/AA/Male/Female/Disability/Veteran Employer,

ES3 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and qualified workforce.

ES3 Overview:

Our Georgia facility (Georgia Technical Operations Center (GTOC)) has more than 30 engineers, scientists and technicians co-located with our 60,000 square foot R&D, laboratory, prototyping, testing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and production facility. Warner Robins, Georgia is known as one of the best places to live in Georgia with beautiful parks, suburban communities, and a large Aviation community.

ES3 has a purposeful business mission-to improve the performance, maintenance, and supply of mission-critical and safety-of-flight aerospace systems while reducing the hazardous exposures of aviation maintenance crews and reducing the environmental impact of aerospace operations and production processes. At ES3 you can feel good that your daily work activities support the broader objectives of improving aviation performance / safety, reducing the environmental impact of aviation, and improving the safety and work conditions for aviation workers.

ES3 has a strong corporate culture of camaraderie, excellence, and effectiveness that truly stands out in today's aerospace industry. Each of ES3's locations work hard to maintain a secure, healthy, family-friendly, positive, and cooperative work environment. You can take pride in your work, be inspired and stay engaged in your field of expertise. Once you join ES3, you'll want to make it your forever employer.

All of capable staff are the talent that makes ES3 successful. You will have access to:

• State-of-the art equipment
• Modern work facilities

General Summary:

You'll be responsible for day-to-day operational project activities and aircraft maintenance technician tasks for GTOC projects.

As a strong contributor to our operations, you will have responsibility for:

• On-time delivery to customers
• Executing production schedules
• Consistent and effective communication with operators, management and engineering team members.
• You'll perform specialized Technician duties to include hands on aircraft maintenance and operating machinery.
• Work with Engineers and Technicians to identify and establish process improvements, cost reductions, time standards, technical manuals and repair and overhaul of aircraft and their components.
• Execute welding assignments and set up and operation of Lathe, Mill, Grinder, and/or other NC/CNC machines to perform and produce precision metal parts and materials such as cutting, drilling, milling, boring, grinding as specified by Job Traveler, blueprints, drawing, templates or layout.

Education and Experience Required & Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree and/or 2 years Technical/Trade school training or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in Machining and Part Fabrication
• Welding experience with degree and / or certifications, MIG and TIG preferred
• Reading engineering drawings and hold close tolerances
• Experience with CAM software such as MasterCam
• Operation of stone and belt superfinishers is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Outlook and Project strongly preferred.
• Painting experience is a plus
• Electroplating experience is a plus
• Non-Destructive Testing (MPI, FPI, etc.) level 2 or 3 certification is a plus

• Ability to perform sheet metal repairs to a variety of aircraft, possess an in-depth knowledge of sheet metal materials and repair techniques is a plus
• May be required to accompany aircraft on project flights away from the work site and perform aircraft maintenance at various locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricate parts to accomplish repair and overhaul of aircraft related to U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft, including vertical lift aircraft.
• Consult military and/or commercial aircraft technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and rudimentary drawings.
• Plan the fabrication sequence to fabricate parts to specifications in a timely manner per review of engineering drawings, illustrations, and written/verbal correspondence.
• Coordinate with project engineer personnel throughout the project, and provide technical assistance to project engineers, contractors and factory representatives.
• Use tools and equipment associated with a sheet metal and fabrication shop, such as protractors, calipers, pitch gauges, crimping tools/machines, forming machines, power shear and brake, heli-arc welding machines, saws and drilling presses, etc.
• Must be willing to cross train and work in electroplating, thermal spray (HVOF and cold spray), painting, abrasive blast, laser, waterjet operations, etc.

Key Competencies:

• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Ability to apply knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100D Quality systems
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with customer levels and all management levels
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Open to changing priorities and not easily distracted

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Active DoD security clearance is a plus
• Ability to travel if required

Compensation and Benefits:

ES3 can offer an environment that is both enriching and rewarding. Our total compensation is inclusive of the exceptional benefits program ES3 offers to all benefit eligible staff members. These include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Competitive Paid-Time-Off (for use and cash out)
• Holiday Pay
• A generous 401(k) plan with dollar for dollar up to 6% employer matching contributions and annual discretionary 2% profit share contribution.