Structural Technician III

SummaryAs a Structural Technician III, you will be using your 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. You will be responsible for aligning parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. You also may be responsible for modifying incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporating the changes into the structure, and monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.This is a safety sensitive position responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Duties may include inspecting structures, equipment or vehicles, performing aviation related duties, and operating or supervising vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery.ResponsibilitiesAssemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reamingAlign parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixturesMeasure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensionsModify incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporate the changes into the structureMonitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control proceduresInspect structures, equipment or vehiclesPerform aviation related dutiesOperate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machineryPhysical / Mental / Emotional RequirementsFrequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityFrequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colorsFrequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumesFrequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbsWorking ConditionsFrequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsFrequently exposed to loud noisesRequirementsHigh school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experienceA higher-level degree may substitute for experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationMust have/own tools in good working orderAbility to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publicationsAbility to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitchProgressive experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicableAbility to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locksPreferred:Ability to travelBackground in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US MilitaryAbility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required