Tool & Fixture Specialist

JOB TITLE: Tool & Fixture Specialist
LOCATION: New Orleans LA
PAY RATE: $34-41/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Shift: 1st

• Schedule: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

• Overtime: Expected

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Deliver training to internal users on the use repair and maintenance of complex below-the-hook equipment and test devices (e.g. scales weights).

• Use operational manuals and tooling drawings to ensure safe and proper equipment use.

• Review internal customer equipment requirements and evaluate vendor products for compliance and capability.

• Verify the structural integrity of purchased fabricated and repaired handling equipment to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

• Provide guidance on proof-load integrity testing to less experienced Proofload Technicians.

• Perform routine and complex scheduled Proofload (PL) procedures using weights scales and rigging in accordance with established procedures.

• Increase safety reliability and regulatory compliance while reducing downtime and cost.

• Recommend process and procedural improvements to internal organizations.

• Perform operational inspections before and after proof-load tests to assess equipment condition.

• Review documentation for proof-load tests inspections and maintenance activities for accuracy and schedule alignment before database entry.

• Utilize various software systems (e.g. MES CMES Maximo/CRPMS Cribmaster) to review and verify tests work orders and data entries.

Requirements:

• Typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associates degree 2 years related experience).

• NASA badge required

• MES

• Outlook

• CRPMS

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

• Ability to stand turn lift climb and operate factory support equipment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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