Structural Technician III

DPP•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Structural Technician III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense industry. This role involves using skills and expertise to assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming. Responsibilities include aligning parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. The technician may also be responsible for modifying incomplete and complete assemblies, incorporating changes into the structure, and monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Requirements

Must have/own tools in good working order
Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
Ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
Progressive experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable
Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks
Ability to obtain Secret clearance may be required
High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military

Responsibilities

Assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures.
Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
Modify incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporate the changes into the structure.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles.
Performs aviation related duties.
Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery.