Structures Technician III (Aerospace and Defense)

As a Structural Technician III, you will be using your skills and expertise to assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming. You will be responsible for aligning parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. You also may be responsible for modifying incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporating the changes into the structure, and monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors. Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes. Frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Frequently exposed to loud noises. Safety Sensitive Position: Responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles. Performs aviation related duties. Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery

Skills:

Must-haves:

• Must have/own tools in good working order
• Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
• Progressive experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks

Preferred: Ability to travel Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

Education:Must-haves: High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience A higher-level degree may substitute for experience Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education