(P) Fuselage Assembly Mechanic

The Structures Company•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Assembles, installs, seals, rigs, and inspects precision structural and system components using drawings, process specifications, and quality-control requirements. Performs functional tests and corrects fit, form, and function of assemblies and components. Obtains required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, and verbal or electronic data. Uses shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments and functional tests. Uses tooling to assemble components into subassemblies or end items, verifies work against work instructions and engineering specifications, and identifies discrepancies under applicable procedures. Performs routine minor machine maintenance, including filter replacement, bulb changes, and lubrication or coolant-level maintenance. Sets up and operates conventional and CNC fastening equipment with less than simultaneous 3-axis movement. Performs one or more specialties in assembly or installation of structures, sealer, or subassembly, and may perform specialty skills involving doors, integral fuel-cell sealing, precision bench assembly, or pressure and vacuum testing. This is a two-month contract with potential for extension, located in Wichita, Kansas, at $56 per hour.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR regulations.
At least 11 years of related experience; a minimum of 10 years may be considered.
737 aircraft assembly or integration experience is required.
Experience with fuselage integration for aircraft structures.
Experience with multilayer layup techniques for composite or metallic structures.
Ability to assemble, install, seal, rig, and inspect precision structural and system components.
Proficiency reading and interpreting prints, charts, sketches, and work instructions.
Ability to use shop mathematics and precision measuring or test instruments.
Experience setting up and operating conventional and CNC fastening equipment.
Skill in at least one specialty: assembly or installation of structures, sealer, subassembly, doors, integral fuel-cell sealing, precision bench assembly, or pressure/vacuum testing.
Ability to commute to the job location or relocate if necessary.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, seal, rig, and inspect precision structural and system components.
Perform functional tests and correct the fit, form, and function of assemblies and components.
Use prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, and verbal or electronic data to obtain work requirements.
Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete assignments and functional tests.
Use tooling to assemble components into subassemblies or end items.
Verify work against work instructions and engineering specifications, and identify discrepancies under applicable procedures.
Perform routine minor machine maintenance, including replacing filters and bulbs and maintaining lubrication or coolant levels.
Set up and operate conventional and CNC fastening equipment with less than simultaneous 3-axis movement.
Perform one or more specialties in assembly or installation of structures, sealer, or subassembly.
Perform one or more specialty skills involving assembly or installation of doors, integral fuel-cell sealing, precision bench assembly, or pressure and vacuum testing.