Structural Mechanic I-III

About the position

The Structural Mechanic I-III position involves performing assembly, installation, maintenance, layout, repair, or modification operations necessary to fabricate, join, or otherwise manufacture aircraft lots, line and major assemblies, section, and complete aircraft. The role requires a variety of structural assembly and riveting operations involving details, sheet metal parts, extrusions, castings, and forgings in the fabrication of minor, sub, and major assemblies and components. The mechanic will work from blueprints, work instructions, and engineering specifications, ensuring quality, schedule, and cost standards are maintained. Additionally, the position includes teaching and mentoring less experienced mechanics and performing production accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing, and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of structural assembly and riveting operations involving details, sheet metal parts, extrusions, castings, and forgings.
• Perform fitting and rework operations as required to meet production standards.
• Perform assembly operations with or without the use of production jigs and fixtures.
• Shear, file, tap, ream, and drill to close tolerances.
• Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain Quality, Schedule, and Cost standards.
• Work from Blueprints, Work Instructions, and Engineering Specifications.
• Teach and mentor less experienced mechanics.
• Notify supervision of any malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
• Adhere to all applicable Environmental, Safety, Health, FOD, and Operations Procedures/Directives.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Sealant application skills.
• Perform Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing, and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling.

Requirements

• 0-8 years' experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, carry and handle objects weighing 25-30 pounds
• Lifting, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, grasping, holding, reaching, pushing and pulling are generally required.