Are you looking for your next aviation opportunity? Whether you specialize in airframe, powerplant, avionics, or interiors, TeamGlobal has opportunities that will align with your career goals. We are actively seeking a Fabrication Specialist B for an exciting opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you’re ready to build upon your skills and work alongside the best in the industry, reach out to TeamGlobal! One of our dedicated Recruiters will provide you with more details about our openings and our fantastic benefits, including the $10K in free life insurance! Join us at TeamGlobal—where excellence empowers us!
Your Role
* As a Fabrication Specialist B, you’ll use your hands-on skills to build and repair aerospace components—from sheet metal and composites to avionics and drive systems. You’ll work from established drawings to machine, weld, assemble, and finish parts that meet the companys strict quality and safety standards. Education & Job Requirements (Top 3)
* Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* Must have a minimum of 1 year or more of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Mechanically inclined — strong hands on aptitude with tools, fixtures, and mechanical systems; comfortable performing precise measurements and mechanical troubleshooting.
* CAD literacy — able to competently review and interpret 2D drawings and 3D CAD models (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) to guide fabrication and assembly decisions.
* Relevant mechanical or electrical experience in a FOD-sensitive background in automotive or military mechanical or electrical systems, with familiarity with mechanical assemblies, tolerances, and ruggedized component requirements. Preferred Skills (Top 3)
* Be a former or current military — discipline, familiarity with military standards/procedures, and experience working in structured, safety-critical environments. (preferred)
* Must have a minimum of 3 years of fabrication or assembly experience — demonstrated track record in metalwork, wiring/ECU integration, or mechanical assembly, including soldering, riveting, welding, or sheet metal work. (preferred)
* Be a proven team player — strong communication, ability to work across functions, and experience contributing to fast-paced, collaborative project teams. (preferred) Essential Job Duties & Functions
* Working in a Safety/FOD sensitive environment, around FOD sensitive components and hardware. (FOD – Foreign object Debris / Foreign object damage).
* Working in a CWA (Controlled work area) with components of varying precision cleanliness levels.
* Fabricate structural, mechanical, and electrical components per engineering drawings and CAD models.
* Interpret 2D drawings and 3D models to layout, machine, assemble, wire, and test parts and subassemblies.
* Use hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment, and fabrication equipment (e.g., drill presses, saws, presses); perform soldering, crimping, and wiring as required.
* Build and validate prototypes and small production runs, perform fit checks and functional tests, and troubleshoot issues to meet design intent.
* Maintain part and process documentation, follow quality and safety procedures, and log test/assembly results.
* Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project leads to resolve design or manufacturability issues and support continuous improvement.
* Working with and installing sensitive electronic devices or avionics sensors and other instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, etc.)
