Airframe Structures Mechanic

Job Summary:

Perform sheet metal operations, install interior shell panels and complete interior operations to prepare aircraft for cabinet installation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work from 3D blueprints, sketches, diagrams, CATIA models, or verbal instructions.
• Performs calculations for angles, circumference, diameter, and bend allowances, using shop math to fabricate and/or install complete or major assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Modifies completed assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Performs check of fabricated items and/or checkout of systems installed.
• Utilizes aircraft tooling to perform precision sheet metal operations and installations.
• Install interior shell panels and completes various interior operations.
• Sets up and operates standard shop equipment
• Recommends and suggests improved production methods.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and Company Safety procedures.
• Cleans work area and aircraft to eliminate and control FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Makes proper entries in Production and Planning Logs and documents all work in computerized system.
• Completes assigned jobs in prescribed time.
• Conceives, manufactures and adapts installation tools, to improve repetitiveness and work hours.
• Protects aircraft components.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two (2) years of aircraft manufacturing experience with courses in sheet metal services from a technical school / military or five (5) years of aircraft manufacturing / production experience to substitute for the sheet metal course requirement.
• Able to work from drawings, sketches, pictures, or verbal specifications.
• Must be able to use calibrated tools, measuring devices, and set up and operate standard shop equipment.
• Able to enter or exit aircraft work stands in a safe manner.
• Able to work from adjustable height stands in a safe manner and be able to climb steps to approximately 25 feet in height, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to use motorized portable personnel lifts that extend up to 25 feet in height.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Preferred - Experience applying adhesive materials.
• Preferred - Experience with material shaping and forming.
• Preferred - Experience using air tools and equipment.

Miscellaneous:

• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work location for this position is mainly in a climate-controlled hangar with occasional outside work.

About Our Client:

Our partner is a French aerospace company with proven dual expertise as a manufacturer of both military aircraft and business jets. They are a pioneer in the use of CATIA™, the 3D CAD / CAM system that has become a global standard. They are a creator of more than 100 prototypes in the last century, with over 10,000 aircraft delivered to 90 countries.

About Us:

APA Services, Inc. is a full service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad.

Benefits of working with APA Services:

Weekly Payroll, Medical Insurance Available, Cash Advances, Travel Pay and/or bonuses on Select Contracts.

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