Structures Mechanic - WEEKEND SHIFT

**SHIFT = Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:30 pm each day**  **PAYS 40 hrs**

POSITION SUMMARY: The Structures Mechanic preforms modification as approved by locating, drilling and installation of structure components using close tolerance tools and measurements as depicted in engineering drawings within the aircraft. Performs repairs following approved data to structural components.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Required to be able to read complex schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Perform layout work; measure parts using micrometers, calipers and ball gauges (to accurately measure holes to .0001 inch); undertake bending and forming of sheet metal in preparation for assembly.
• Able to use complex fixtures, bushings, core drills and reamers to generate holes for close tolerance Hi lock and fasteners.
• Perform high quality work in accordance with the data/instructions provided by the Project Manager and/or Lead.
• Estimates material requirements and tools or equipment needed to perform job.
• Ensure work performed adheres to high quality standards.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns.   
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communications, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.
• Works well as part of a team with minimal supervision. 
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that fabrication and installation functions are completed in accordance with all applicable Company policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sheet metal and aircraft structure maintenance or modification
• Must provide own tools as required on company tool list
• Language (read, write, speak, and understand English)
• Ability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday shift from 5:00 am to 5:30 pm each day

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant or FAA Airframe certificate
• Licensed Aircraft Structures Mechanic with a minimum of 3 - 5 years working experience
• Additional related education and/or training

 SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: 

• Possesses analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.
• Well organized and attentive to detail. 
• Willingness to assist others.
• Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to read, write and speak Standard English, including technical sheet metal related vocabulary, for routine and technical business correspondence and for producing work products.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in indoor and outdoor settings. The indoor settings include office and warehouse environments which require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as safety gear. The outdoor settings include parking lots and airplane runways. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Occasionally subject to varying inside and/or outside temperatures, which may include extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required use the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects. 

Medium work; exerts up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently , and 10 lbs. constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

TRAVEL:  Travel is not expected for this position.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a post offer DOT drug test upon hire. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Aspire MRO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Aspire will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.