Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Air Force Civilian Service · Universal City, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$31.42–$36.64/hrFull-time
About the role
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic to join the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph.
Responsibilities
- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures.
- Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes.
- Examines aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets.
- Performs sheet metal mechanic duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
- Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as sliproll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required.
- Shift work is required, and emergency overtime may be required (in a very rare basis).
- An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
- This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces.
- Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.
Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of any metals used in the trade, e.g., stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys.
- Knowledge of all methods used to assemble metal systems, including complex assembly joints, hems, and edges.
- Knowledge of the principles of parallel and radial line development.
- Knowledge of complicated shop mathematics to calculate irregular angles, pitch, and curves.
- Skill in evaluating structural damage to sheet metal systems or items in order to plan and lay out repair and modification projects.
Benefits
- Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays, 13 Sick Leave days, Vacation Time based upon length of employment.
- Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.
- Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K).
Pay
Hourly Wage Range: $31.42 - $36.64