Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3 for a contract opportunity in Luka, MS. The candidate must have 4+ years of structures/composites experience in aerospace or related fields and the ability to pass required medical/respirator clearance and a New Hire Physical.

Active secret clearance is required to start, with flexibility for varying shifts including weekends. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, fabricating structural assemblies, and performing precision

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints and drawings for structural fabrication.
• Experience with precision drilling, countersinking, riveting and measuring tools required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform moderate strenuous tasks with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies using calibrated tools.
• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, riveting, drilling and reaming.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify assemblies to incorporate changes and verify quality per control procedures.
• Daily use of manufacturing shop controls and systems.
• Use PPE on the shop floor and maintain safety standards.
• Suggest continuous improvement in methods, equipment, and team effectiveness.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fabrication interpretation

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Gauge/precision tooling

AO operations in aerospace

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3's for a contract opportunity in luka, MS.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of structures/composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements.
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting.
• Must have the active secret clearance to start.
• Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software).
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools.
• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
• Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure.
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems.
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, blueprints, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

• 4/10 workweek. This position may be filled at varying shift times including weekdays, nights, and weekends (shift differential paid during eligible shifts).

ADDITIONAL

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.