Integral Fuel Cell Assembly (In Tank Mechanics)

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave accrual

Contract governed by SCA

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is hiring Aircraft Mechanic II for integral fuel cell in-tank assembly in San Antonio, TX. This 100% onsite role requires you to join the Joint and Installation team to assemble wing structures and integrate plumbing, electrical components and systems.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience with power tools, reading instructions, and handling diverse mechanical tasks. Positions require flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shifts and strict attendance; training completion is a

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with hand held power tools.
• 1+ year of experience following oral and written instructions.
• Able to access a wing fuel tank opening (approx. 18"x10").
• Willing to work a variable shift (1st or 2nd).
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install parts and sub-assemblies to build wing assemblies including sealing, plumbing and electrical components.
• Read and interpret technical work instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Operate drills, riveters and other hand tools; inspect work for quality and FOD.
• Work on composite/metal aircraft and perform assembly on major wing structures.
• Use appropriate lifts and equipment to access elevated areas; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Power tools

Follow instructions

Attendance reliability

Wing fuel tank access

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking 8 Integral Fuel Cell Assembly (In Tank Mechanics) for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Ability to access/enter a wing fuel tank opening (approximately 18 inch x 10 inch opening).
• 1+ years of experience with various types of hand held power tools.
• 1+ years of experience following oral and written instructions.
• Able and willing to work a variable shift (1st or 2nd).
• Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The client is on the lookout for talented Integral Fuel Cell Assembly (In Tank Mechanics) to join their Joint and Installation team in San Antonio, Texas.

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as Aircraft Assembly Technicians. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the assembly and integration of various components to build and attach major wing assemblies. Your expertise will be essential in performing procedures related to fuselage and wing joining, as well as the installation and rework of plumbing, electrical components, systems, and structures.

• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications.
• Use chemical lubricants, solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes.
• Using a computer in a production environment.
• Assemble and install parts, structural components and sub-assemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies. This includes sealing, plumbing system and electrical components. Work on composite/metal aircraft.
• Using drills and high impact vibratory tools (bucking, riveting), in addition to screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools and various other hand tools.
• Inspect work for quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., scissors lifts, elevated work platforms).
• Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. San Antonio, Texas.

Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 1+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work.
• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• 1+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics or similar industry; this can include education and military.
• Enrolled in a Client partnered manufacturing related high school or community and technology college academic program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will require working in confined spaces of the wing fuel cells for extended periods.
• Continuous (6-8 Hrs.) Flexion/extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), Lying down (back, side, front), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist, walking.
• Frequent (3-6 Hrs.) exposure to constant noise and inside a confined space.
• Continuous (6-8 Hrs.) bending at the waist, handling (holding/grasping), standing, use of high impact vibratory tools, working from an elicited platform.
• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds.
• Continuous (6-8 Hrs.) Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting).
• Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other).

Required Education: Accredited High School Diploma/GED.

Work Hours: MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st & 2nd SHIFT.

PER CLIENT: Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

This role is supporting a contract that is governed by SCA.

Occupation Code and Title: Aircraft Mechanic II

Minimum Hourly Rate=$39.76/hour

Additional Hourly Benefit Allowance=$5.42 Health & Welfare Benefit (paid for all straight time hours worked up to 40 hours per week)

Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service; 3 weeks paid vacation after 5 years of service; 4 weeks paid vacation after 15 years of service.

HOLIDAY PAY: 11 paid holidays per year. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE HOURS: 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.