Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Air Force Civilian Service; Bellevue (NE); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13 Sick Leave days

Vacation time starts at 13 days

No waiting period for health insurance

FERS retirement

Descripción de la vacante

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (WG-3806-10) at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. You will plan, lay out, fabricate, repair, and install sheet metal components for RC-135 and E-4B aircraft.

The position offers full-time federal employment with government benefits and potential overtime. Quotas include US citizenship, health coverage eligibility, and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Formación

• US Citizenship is required.
• Shift work is required, and emergency overtime may be required.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle or operate a forklift; a valid driver's license is required.
• This is a drug testing position with random drug testing.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for long periods on concrete or metal surfaces.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and lay out work from blueprints and specs for sheet metal structures.
• Develop patterns, cuts, forms, joins, and installs items with curved edges.
• Inspect aircraft sheet metal structures for cracks, holes, dents, or rivet issues.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment.
• Follow safety practices and regulations in all tasks.

Conocimientos

US Citizenship

Random drug test

Security clearance

Driver's license

Physically fit

Shift work

Herramientas

Sliproll forming machines

Box and pan brakes

Rotary forming machines

Soldering and welding equipment

Descripción del empleo

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic (WG-3806-10) to join the team at the 55thth Maintenance Group, Offutt AFB, Nebraska! In this position you would plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install aircraft sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies for associated RC-135 and E-4B aircraft.

Hourly Wage Range: $31.30 - $36.52

This is a full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time.

AIR FORCE CIVILIAN SERVICE BENEFITS

Time Off

• 13 Sick Leave days

Vacation Time

• Based upon length of employment... Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 days.

Insurance

• No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered systems which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K).

QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizenship is required.
• Shift work is required, and emergency overtime may be required (in a very rare basis).
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle or operate a forklift. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods on concrete or metal surfaces.
• Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures.
• Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes.
• Examines aircraft sheet metal structures to locate cracks, breaks, holes, bulges, dents, and loose or missing rivets.
• Performs sheet metal mechanic duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
• Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as sliproll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of any metals used in the trade, e.g., stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys.
• Knowledge of all methods used to assemble metal systems, including complex assembly joints, hems, and edges.
• Knowledge of the principles of parallel and radial line development.
• Knowledge of complicated shop mathematics to calculate irregular angles, pitch, and curves.
• Skill in evaluating structural damage to sheet metal systems or items in order to plan and lay out repair and modification projects.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer