Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Job Title: Aircraft Structures Mechanic


Location: Luka, MS 38852 (Onsite)


Employment Type: Contract


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 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

• 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.