Structural Mechanic 4

About the role

We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together.

Responsibilities

In a team-oriented work environment, independently performs a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs, and operational requirements to complete work assignments, and ensure conformance to specification.

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics, and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
• Check all work and ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Mentor, train, and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems.
• Maintain and use all logs and records.
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), and perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations.
• Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-stamp preferred.
• Good working knowledge of computers and related software.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions, and whole numbers.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of multiple measuring devices, demonstrated ability to use within specified tolerance.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Aviation Sheetmetal Experience Required.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

None specified.

Schedule

Must be able to work any shift. Up to 25% travel required.