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SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32)

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.44/hr - $37.65/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) to join the 151 Maintenance Squadron in Salt Lake City. The role involves inspecting aircraft, performing repairs and modifications, and ensuring the structural integrity of aircraft components.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines

Works directly on the aircraft and its components, fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installation of parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, access doors, panels and other related items

Repairs cracks in aircraft skin

Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retain or restore original strength. Fits and trims components to aircraft such as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps access doors and other assemblies

Seals structures to make them pressure, water and weather tight

Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers

Removes, forms, fits, and installs highly stressed and double contoured skins, using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metal working equipment

Installs heads up, regular, heat treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners, using pneumatic riveters, special tools and bucking bars

Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels

Performs metal-to-metal bonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occurs in control surfaces

Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools and equipment

Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications

Performs fabrication of local manufactured items required for aircraft and equipment

Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling

Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal working equipment, including use of other tools of the trade

Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft, engine, AGE, and other equipment. Works from blueprints, technical orders diagrams, and work orders

Performs necessary testing to identify type corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment, chemical and mechanical methods and treats aircraft engines, in accordance with applicable technical publications

Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes

Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals

Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aircraft sheet metal experienceMetal fabrication skillsUse of precision measuring instrumentsCorrosion control techniquesBlueprint readingTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

National Guard Membership is required

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement

Military Rank: Enlisted (Max Grade: E5)

Compatible Military Assignments: 2A7X3

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required

The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission

Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams, ALL INVOLVING AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL

Specialized Experience WG-08 - Have specialized experience that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double, or grooved seams, ALL INVOLVING AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL

Specialized Experience WG-10 - Have specialized experience in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams

Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment

Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys

Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments, ALL INVOLVING AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL