NORDAM · 1 month ago
AEROSTRUCTURE MECHANIC
NORDAM is a company specializing in aerospace manufacturing, and they are seeking an Aerostructure Mechanic to perform various production operations related to assembling and repairing aerostructure parts. The role requires basic to intermediate technical skills and involves tasks such as reading work instructions, laying out dimensions, and assembling parts using hand tools.
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Responsibilities
Performs tasks that are simple to moderately complex requiring some skill, experience and judgment to determine plans and actions required from standard procedural alternatives for completion of the fabrication of detail parts and subassemblies of aircraft structures, parts and components
Performs multiple tasks that include non-routine and non-repetitive assembly functions following established methods and procedures
May review production and process documentation from production scheduling and planning and assist in expediting the flow of material, parts and assemblies
Reads work instructions including production planning, engineering drawings, full size Mylar layouts, process specifications and other technical documentation to insure proper detail configuration
Determines dimensions to layout holes patterns, install clips, brackets, nut plates and like items
Lays out and marks dimensions and reference lines on material with or without templates or shop aides to develop or back drill hole patterns on composite, sheet metal and mechanical parts
Trims sheet metal and composite parts to fit and files, grinds, deburrs, buffs, and smooth's surfaces
Installs assemblies in assembly jigs, fixtures or other tooling according to work instructions
Assembles parts into subassemblies and final assemblies using basic hand tools such as, drill motors, die grinders, sanders, polishers, rivet shavers and other like tools
Drills holes of varying sizes in detail parts and subassemblies according to work instructions
Installs blind rivets, Jo-Bolts, hilocks, huck bolts, solid rivets and bolts, drives and bucks rivets to attach and assemble detail parts to structural parts and complete subassemblies to written and verbal work instructions
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment
Qualification
Required
No formal education required. If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement
2 year(s) Major aircraft structural assembly
Must be able to read and write the English language and learn to interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, work instructions, engineering specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other like documents used in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Read and interpret blueprints
Knowledgeable of rivet standard sizes and corresponding drill size
Capable of installing blind rivets, Jo-Bolts, hilocks, huck bolts, solid rivets and bolts
Obtains all job specific or specialized certifications as required
Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs
Walk - Frequent
Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequent
Talk and hear - Frequent
Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus - Frequent
Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
Stand - Frequent
Climb Stairs - Occasional
50 pounds - Frequent
While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment can vary from loud to a more moderate level
Works with regular supervision
Follows standard written or oral instructions
May need additional assistance for more complex tasks
Company
NORDAM
Headquartered in Tulsa and employing 2,500 people across multiple, strategically-located operations and customer support facilities around the world, NORDAM is one of the largest independently owned aerospace companies.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$325MKey Investors
Crestline
2025-05-19Debt Financing· $325M
2019-03-04Acquired
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