Aircraft Fuel Tank Sealer Mechanic

The Structures Company•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Fuel Tank Sealer Mechanic reads and comprehends technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications, and uses chemical lubricants, solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, and special finishes. The role uses a computer in a production environment and assembles and installs parts, structural components, and subassemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies. The mechanic performs sealing and installs plumbing systems and electrical components on composite and metal aircraft. Work includes fuselage and wing joining, installation, and rework of plumbing, electrical components, systems, and structures. The role uses a variety of hand and power tools, inspects work for quality and foreign object debris (FOD), and operates mechanical lifts, including scissor lifts and elevated work platforms. The position requires access to and entry into a wing fuel tank opening approximately 18 by 10 inches. This is a six-month contract with potential for extension, located in San Antonio, Texas, at a pay rate of $45.18 per hour. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).
Must be able to access and enter a wing fuel tank opening approximately 18 inches by 10 inches.
At least 1 year of experience with various types of handheld power tools.
At least 1 year of experience following oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in assembly or mechanical work.
At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
At least 1 year of experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, or a similar industry.
Experience using drills, high-speed vibratory tools for bucking and riveting, lock bolt pullers, power screwdrivers, C-squeeze, ratchet wrenches, nut runners, torque wrenches, and crimpers.
Experience with composite and metal aircraft assembly, including sealing, plumbing, and electrical components.

Responsibilities

Read and comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
Use chemical lubricants, solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, and special finishes.
Use a computer in a production environment.
Assemble and install parts, structural components, and subassemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies.
Perform sealing and install plumbing systems and electrical components on composite and metal aircraft.
Perform fuselage and wing joining, installation, and rework of plumbing, electrical components, systems, and structures.
Use hand and power tools, including drills, high-impact vibratory tools, screwdrivers, lock bolt pullers, power screwdrivers, C-squeeze, ratchet wrenches, nut runners, torque wrenches, crimpers, and cable tools.
Inspect work for quality and check for foreign object debris (FOD).
Operate mechanical lifts, including scissor lifts and elevated work platforms.
Read information from computer screens, printed drawings, or documents.