Structures Technician
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Location: Cleveland
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Operations
Job Role:
Responsibilities:
* Layout, fabricate, assemble, mate, install, check or troubleshoot and repair production and prototype aircraft structures, parts and mechanical assemblies
* Read and interpret information from mechanical/structural, blueprints, planning, process specifications, diagrams, engineering drawings and sketches, and other instructions to determine the methods and sequence of operations to layout, assemble, and install precision parts and assemblies
* Layout coordinated hole patterns, cutouts, trim lines, mating points, assembly and installation locations using precision measuring instruments and equipment
* Assemble and mate aircraft parts and assemblies
* Attach structural parts and assemblies using riveting and hand and power tools, hand trim and finish
* Drill, route, ream, countersink, spot-face and counter bore parts
* Modify or rebuild parts to mold line or configuration changes
* Modify aircraft structure, installation and mechanical systems in accordance with engineering requirements
* Perform experimental and developmental work operations on experimental aircraft or assemblies
* Assemble prefabricated parts into assemblies and mate major sections of aircraft assemblies
* Incorporate major engineering changes and modifications
* Present a clean and neat work area to customers
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Work overtime as required to ensure project goals are met
Requirements:
* Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
* Heavy structural experience
* High school graduate or equivalent
* Minimum of five (5) years experience with various types of aircraft, power plant maintenance and inspections
* Working knowledge of rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures, assemblies and parts, related systems and equipment, and assembly shop practices
* Requires excellent communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple departments
* Planning and organizational skills necessary
* Computer experience in Microsoft Office software products
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