Structures Mechanic
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Structures Mechanic for an opportunity in Jacksonville, FL
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
3 years+ aircraft structures experience required
Assemble aircraft structures and associated components with the aid of the following tools and resources
• Jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, honing, reaming, counter-sinking, dimpling, burring and fastening under general supervision.
• Setup and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as: dial indicators, micrometers, gauges, protractors, and calipers, etc
• Common hand tools such as: drills, reamers, deburrers, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc
• Replace ribs, stiffeners, stringers in skinned assemblies establishing from blueprints with firm callouts, butt, center, chord, station and water lines
• Operate such equipment as brakes, grinders, band saws, and presses
Tasks include but not limited to
• Pickup blind hole locations for blank parts from existing structure. Also able to correct cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins
• Identify different types of corrosion, and with minimal supervision clean and treat corrosion, remove damaged areas, fabricate parts to repair damaged area, determine rivet patterns, layouts, etc
• Clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc
• Order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties
General duties to include but not limited to
• Operate daily wearing required safety equipment
• Train and assist newer structures mechanics in proper methods and techniques
• Communicate using basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements
• Performs other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program, or employees
• With minimal supervision, perform close tolerance assembly operations such as: shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning where variances may occur considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major structural assemblies
This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Job requirements: must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications
and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
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