Aircraft Structural Mech II

Compensation: $25.66/hr ST, $38.49/hr OT

In a team-oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, Structural Mech II performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, and quality standards, and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Essential Functions:

Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft

Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).

Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structure

Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine the sequence of operations, type size, and 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 defective-free assembly prior to the final inspection

Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs)

Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.

Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information

Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), and Production Change Orders (PCO), and perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity

Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S Program, and complied with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags

Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft

Exchange job-related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership

Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs

Support Lean Activities

Perform other duties as assigned.Education and Work Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

2 years related structural assembly experience.

Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints

Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills

Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math

Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions

Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules

Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices

Ability to work with composite resins and materials

Must be able to work any shift

Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language