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Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Structural Mechanic.

Pay Rate: $19.29 to $33.81 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)

Benefits:

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days

Experience/Education:

• High School diploma/GED.
• Experience requirement ranges from entry level with preferred enrollment in a technical aviation program to six (6) years related structural assembly experience.

Unique Skills:

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose:

In a team-oriented work environment, perform a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignment, and ensure conformance to specification.

Level Trainee

• Under specific instruction and guidance, perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting operations using basic mechanic hand tools (pneumatic drills, rivet gun, counter sinks, reamers and files, etc.).
• Ensure parts and work content meets the instructions of assigned manufacturing employee and/or Quality Control Inspector.
• Learn to read work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement.
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using holding fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners.
• Observe and assist to become familiar with parts and assemblies, then works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained.
• Proficiency in current personal computer-based software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Level I Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program and complies with all safety regulations.
• Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Read and interpret 6 scale.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structure.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program, and complies with all safety regulations.
• Able to work with minimal supervision on duties and tasks.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Level III Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
• Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Instruct and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• May assist/instruct other team members.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Q-Stamp preferred.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Level IV (i.e., Sr) Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Use ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways.
• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
• Ability to move to new tasks with minimal, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.
• Check all work and ensure a defect free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Mentor, train, and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Align and assembles parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations. Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and complies with all safety regulations.
• Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of multiple measuring devices, demonstrated ability to use within specified tolerance.
• Q-Stamp preferred.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
• Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Must be able to lift 40 to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Performs other duties as assigned.