Structures Mechanic

Chipton-Ross is seeking 8 Structures Mechanics for a contract opportunity in Victorville, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• 5+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
• 5+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 5+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
• 5+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.

e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous
• Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• Previous client experience
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
• 787 Platform Experience
• A&P Certification
• Experience working with composite aircraft structures
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, bending, standing, operating machinery, working outside 30% of the time

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

TRAVEL:

There is possible travel for training.

WORK HOURS

FULL

TIME/VARIABLE SHIFT

1st and 2nd shift - all candidates submitted must be willing to work both shifts. This team works 10 hours days, 6 days a week.

PER CLIENT

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

ADDITIONAL

This work assignment has been designated as "safety-sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety-sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory pre-placement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety-sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates.