Separating U.S. Servicemembers-Associate Structures Mechanic (4704)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services is currently seeking highly skilled and motivated Separating U.S. Servicemembers - Structures Mechanics to join our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the production and maintenance processes by providing support to the Executive Fleet.

This position requires an individual to work onsite at a location in which access is limited to US Citizens only.

Position Responsibilities:

Perform assembly and disassembly operations of aircraft structures for repair and modification in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives. All duties performed under general supervision.

Workers are expected to be willing to work on multiple aircraft platforms for the expansion of skill and knowledge base.

Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc..

Removes and replaces existing fasteners without damaging the product.

Ability to pick up existing fasteners with transfer punches or back drill and lay out new fastener patterns for aircraft skin replacements for MRO type repairs to engineering specifications.

Properly installs common fasteners, high locks with nuts or collars, rivets, jo-bolts wet or dry.

Performs close tolerance drilling, reaming. Experience with close tolerance dimensions.    

Able to remove and install fasteners in confined/limited space situations utilizing specialty tooling such as the following:45- and 90-degree drills, pancake drills offset and C type rivet sets and Rivet Squeeze tooling.

Performs tasks to specification in a timely manner while incorporating safety and quality processes. 

Able to setup and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as:  dial indicators, micrometers, gauges, protractors, and calipers, etc..

Able to use common hand tools such as: drills, reamers, deburrers, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc..

Able to assemble aircraft structures and associated components with the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, honing, reaming, counter-sinking, dimpling, burring and fastening under general supervision.

With supervision, perform close tolerance assembly operations such as:  shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning where variances may occur considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major structural assemblies.

Able to replace ribs, stiffeners, stringers in skinned assemblies establishing from blueprints with firm callouts, butt, center, chord, station and water lines.

Able to pickup blind hole locations for blank parts from existing structure. Also, able to correct cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins.

Able to operate such equipment as brakes, grinders, band saws, and presses.

Able to identify different types of corrosion, and with supervision clean and treat corrosion, remove damaged areas, fabricate parts to repair damaged area, determine rivet patterns, layouts, etc..

Able to effectively communicate, orally and written, with other employees, members of management, and others, as required in their duties.

Able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.

Able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.

Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.

Order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties.

Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, FOD, Quality, tool control, contracts, facilities and other pertinent coverages.

Performs other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s).

Proficient with a PC with the ability to learn new systems (I-Gold, IETMS etc.

Ability to start and see a task/job through to completion.

Works independently and also in team environment as well.

Willingness to work with and lead newer/less experienced employees to show them the proper way to perform tasks.

The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure.

Separation of Service: 
Positions are eligible for the Boeing 12 Month U.S. Veteran Job Offer. Offers of employment can be made up to 12 months prior to separation of service. If an offer is made, it is contingent upon separation from service with the military. The selected candidate must provide their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) within 12 months from the date of the offer or prior to an official start date, whichever occurs first.

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

Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience):

4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraftMust be within 12 months of separating/retiring from the U.S. Armed Forces
 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures MaintenanceExperience working on or around Executive Fleet PlatformExperience operating a forklift, mobile crane, or riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Drug Free Workplace:  
Boeing is 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.

Shift: 
This position is for variable shift

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: $73,300 / $35.24 per hour

Additive Pay:
$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification
$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification
$3.00/hr. increase once employee receives their Special Program Access clearance

Incentive Pay:

$10k signing bonus available for military veterans with the following experience:

Army (15G Aircraft Structural Repairer) with 5 or more yrs. of experienceNavy (AM: Aviation Structural Mechanic) with 5 years of more of experienceAir Force (2A7X3: Aircraft Structural Maintenance) with 5 years or more of experienceMarines (6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic) with 5 or more years of experience

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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 1 (United States of America)

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