Associate Structures Mechanic (4699)

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

15d • $75,000

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate Structures Mechanic to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX . Position 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 efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work 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

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 working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Level)
• 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 efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• 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

• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees