Experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures Mechanic B-52 (2400)

Experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures Mechanic - B-52 (2400)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for Experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures Mechanics to join our B-52 team in San Antonio TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform close tolerance drilling reaming removal and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
• Perform efforts associated with sealing painting shimming and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings technical orders process specification and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs
• 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
• Fabricate construct alter repair and maintain tooling dies jigs holding fixtures assemblies sub-assemblies and/or shop aids
• Fabricate metals for use in development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD manufacturer company supplier and other directives
• Responsible for first level fabrication maintenance tool maintenance repair and storage of production tooling.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings parts drawings specifications job layouts handbook formulas templates and other job information
• Operate manual power assisted and power operated machines
• Form a series of non-parallel and parallel bends on parts and determine bend sequence
• Fabricate and/or repair aircraft components such as but not limited to leading edges flaps rudders fins inner and outer skins bench parts chem. mill skins and cones
• Perform work such as: scarfing blanking grooving forming bending piercing perforating punching flanging tapers and slotting including the forming of regular and irregular shapes and contours and straight and contour cuts
• Setup fabricate align and hand form to specified tolerances
• Perform work requiring operations from standard procedures because of variations in hardness or usage of metal

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10 years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum titanium and stainless
• 10 years of experience working with schematics specifications assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 10 years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees pancake adapters counter sink cages hole finders and rivet guns
• 10 years of experience working heavy structures: locating drilling countersinking and fastening structures (doublers stringers webs seat tracks etc.) to aircraft
• 10 years of experience with aircraft sheet metal fabrication maintenance and processes
• Ability to access/enter a wing fuel tank opening
• Ability to work in confined spaces for extended periods during shift
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance
• Experience with aircraft maintenance and operations
• Operate a forklift mobile crane and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Shift: This position is variable shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Starting Pay Rate: $83400 / $40.10 per hour

Additive Pay:

• $1.00 per hour for Airframe Certification
• $1.00 per hour for Powerplant Certification

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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