Associate Structure Mechanic
ARGON ST
- San Antonio, TX
- $34.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
- 4+ years of experienceworking with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
- 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
- 4+ 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
- Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
- Experience working with titanium aircraft structures
- Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment