Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Job Title - Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

Job Location - 751 County Road 989 Building 1016, Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America, 38852-0990

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

Responsibilities:

· Read and understand blueprints

· Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools

· Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures

· Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming

· Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions

· May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure

· Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems

· Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor

· Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED

· Minimum of 4 years of structures/composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment

· This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces

· Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

· Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements

· Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting

· Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance.

· Must successfully complete and pass the “ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance” within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need

· The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)

· Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

Preferred Qualifications

· Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance

· Experience in aerospace manufacturing

· Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools

· Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, blueprints, etc.