Associate Structures Mechanic- Manufacturing Center (4992)

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

115d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate Structures Mechanic to join our SAMC Backshop team in San Antonio, TX. This position involves performing close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas. The role requires locating blind holes necessary for the installation of new structural items to existing structures, as well as performing efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes. The Associate Structures Mechanic will read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair. Additionally, the position involves using tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts, and requires knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience in heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures to aircraft.
• Ability to work variable shifts to support mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance.
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.
• Perform sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing