Weekend Structures Mechanic - Solon, OH

D.O.M. magazine; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine's back shop is seeking skilled personnel to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair production sheet metal products for aviation systems.

The role involves following blueprints, setting up fabri­cating machinery, and performing welding/soldering as needed to meet specifications. Candidates should have hands-on experience with aircraft components, be capable of inspecting finished assemblies, and adhere to safety and quality standards; familiarity with FAA-related practices is

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and assembling sheet metal per blueprints and specs.
• Ability to set up and operate fabricating machinery and weld/solder as required.
• Familiarity with quality checks and conformance to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs production sheet metal products and equipment per blueprints and specs.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machinery; shapes metal over anvils, blocks or forms; operates welding and soldering equipment.
• May inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications and monitor quality per procedures.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Machinery setup

Quality inspection

Safety PPE use

Tools

Welding equipment

Soldering equipment

Fabricating machinery

Job description

• Fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs production sheet metal products and equipment such as control boxes, drain pipes, ventilators and furnace casings in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machinery; shapes metal over anvils, blocks or forms; operates welding and soldering equipment.
• May be required to make sheet metal layouts and inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statically process or other control procedures.
• Extensive Aircraft Structural Modification Experience on Business/Corporate Aircraft LARGE BODY AIRCRAFTS is required to Pass company administered SMM assessment.
• Candidate will provide shadowed toolbox with etched tools per minimum inventory and specifications as detailed by the company.

Certifications/License Requirements:

• FAA Airframe or Power plant License a Plus!

Specific Physical Requirements:
In order to perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25+ pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 25+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks. The employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The candidate will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The candidate must be able to properly use, handle and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures. The candidate is required to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
BACK SHOP - COMPOSITE/COMPONENTS

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals. Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, professional development, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The digital version of D.O.M. magazine is available for free on all devices (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).