Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft)

Air Force Materiel Command • Randolph AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft), WG-3806-10, plans, lays out, fabricates, modifies, repairs, assembles, and installs complex aircraft sheet metal parts and assemblies with combined straight and curved edges, irregular curves, and planes. The work includes manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders, and inspecting structures for damage or missing or loose rivets.

The mechanic uses and maintains hand and power tools for metal work and follows established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe, clean work environment. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors and may involve noise and vibration, varied weather conditions, and exposure to cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. The position involves prolonged standing, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped or awkward positions, and lifting items; weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds.

Applicants must meet the applicable OPM WG-3800 Metal Work Family qualification standard and demonstrate the required knowledge and skill. There is no education qualification requirement. The position requires U.S. citizenship and may require travel, drug testing, and an appropriate security clearance. Relocation costs or other incentives may be available. Federal employees are required to use direct deposit, and the selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the position type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet the applicable OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-3800 Metal Work Family.
• Meet the screen-out element: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, including knowledge of equipment, structures, and materials; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints; layout and pattern development; use of hand and power tools for metal work; and dexterity for assembly and disassembly.
• Maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• May be required to travel and to pass drug testing upon selection.
• Must be able to perform the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, climbing, bending, reaching, working in cramped or awkward positions, and lifting items; weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds.
• Must wear safety glasses when performing eye-hazardous operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out aircraft sheet metal work using blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install complex aircraft sheet metal parts, items, and structures with combined straight and curved edges and irregular angles, planes, and curves.
• Examine aircraft sheet metal structures for cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets.
• Use and maintain hand and power tools for metal work, including hammers, chisels, hand snips, saws, squaring shears, seamers, bar folders, brakes, and stakes.
• Follow safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed