Mechanic Senior (PT)

FlightSafety•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

FlightSafety International is seeking a Senior Mechanic to plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, repair, and maintain sheet metal parts, equipment, and products. The role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications; marking and shaping materials; operating fabrication equipment; assembling components; installing assemblies; and inspecting work for conformance to specifications. The Senior Mechanic works cooperatively with internal and external customers and other employees, maintains professional and courteous conduct, contributes to problem solving and shared goals, and is accountable for accurate and complete work. The position also requires protecting export-controlled documents, equipment, materials, projects, and business information, as well as maintaining regular attendance and working safely and attentively. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, full competence in skills defined by the established mechanic skills matrix, and a minimum of eight years of experience. The successful candidate should be skilled in shop work, hand tools, and wood- and metalworking equipment, and able to provide instruction on related practices. Computer skills and English communication, reading, writing, and basic math abilities are also required. Work involves lifting and moving items of varying weights, and the work environment typically has moderate noise. Employment is subject to compliance reviews and export-control requirements; eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of experience for the Senior (Grade 10) position.
Full competence in skills defined by the established mechanic skills matrix.
Proficiency in a shop environment using hand tools and wood- and metalworking equipment.
Sufficient assembly or production skill to provide instruction on related practices.
PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.
Fluency in English, including verbal and written communication; ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving percentages, area, circumference, volume, and other listed business or measurement calculations, and to apply basic algebra.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid driver's license, where applicable.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to comply with applicable export-control requirements; the position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Aviation-related experience is preferred.
Familiarity with Syteline and QMS is desired.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine fabrication, assembly, and installation methods.
Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials, or use templates to develop and trace patterns.
Set up and operate fabrication machines, including shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block, form, or straighten materials.
Shape metal over an anvil, block, or other form.
Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
Join component parts using welding, soldering, bolts, rivets, screws, clips, caulking, or bonding.
Install assemblies in supportive frameworks according to blueprints.
Inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications.
Repair and maintain sheet metal products.
Behave professionally and courteously when interacting with internal and external customers.
Contribute to a cooperative work environment through communication, problem solving, commitment to common goals, and encouragement of other employees and departments.
Control and distribute documents or equipment subject to export-control restrictions and protect FlightSafety materials, projects, and business information.
Ensure assigned tasks are accurate and complete, maintain prompt and regular attendance, and work in an alert and safe manner.