Structures Mechanic - Associate (4699)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a C-17 Associate Structures Mechanic to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 3+ year of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures
• 3+ years’ experience with the Structural repair operations process involving the C-17 Airplane Program.
• Ability to work variable shift.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience performing aircraft structural and mechanical work
• Enrolled in a Boeing partnered manufacturing related high school or community and technology college academic program.

TYPICAL EDUCATION:

High School Diploma and/or General Education Diploma (GED).

• Performing close tolerance drilling and installations in critical aircraft structural areas.
• Use a computer in a production environment.
• Use of calibrated precision measuring tools.
• Experience with various fastener removal tools and techniques.
• Experience working with CFRP, aluminum and titanium structural, drilling, sanding, trimming.
• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and/or specifications.
• Software Applications; Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows,
• Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, Scissor Lift and Man Lifts)
• Use of Various structural assembly hand tools and air tools.
• Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting).
• Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.
• Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings, or documents.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.
• Carrying/Lifting to 10-35 pounds.
• Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling, Kneeling, bending at the waist, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Standing, Twisting at the waist and walking.
  This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance Post Start is required.