JOB TITLE: 787 Structures Mechanics - Multiple Openings 

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

PAY RATE: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. 

***MUST BE US PERSONS*** 

Very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies! The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person, as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses 

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas in a variety of materials, such as Aluminum, Composite, Titanium, etc.

• Locating 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.

• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.

• Ability to proficiently access and manipulate computer systems daily for work instructions, drawings, and training

• Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.

• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of repair procedures and replacement of sheet metal/structural modification and repair

• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.

• This candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.

• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays.

• Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of on-aircraft heavy structures experience.

• Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft heavy structures.

• Demonstrated experience on close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures including doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, etc.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft structural repair/replacement procedures which require replacement of parts, and a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications.

• The selected candidate must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, drill motors, countersink cages, huck type fasteners installation/removal tools, etc.

• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications.

• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to guide teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and will be required to make entries in production systems and records.

• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant license is preferred.

Ability to Perform the Following Requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities

• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs

• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

• Frequent walking on flat surfaces

• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces

• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls

• Contact with metals 

• Frequent exposure to noise

Please submit resumes to: kimra.stone@thestructurescompany.com 

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.  

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/EOE).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft 

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