Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is looking for a Structural Mechanic I in Savannah, GA.
Shift: First (04:30 to 15:00); other shifts may be available
Pay Rate: $21.21 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)
Benefits:
- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- eight (8) paid holidays
- per diem split (if qualified)
- three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
- opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
Experience/Education:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- One (1) year related structural assembly experience.
- Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
- One year experience credit considered for graduates of Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program.
Purpose:
In a team oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
- Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
- Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
- Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
- Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
- Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program and complies with all safety regulations.
- Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
- Support Lean Activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
- Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
- Read and interpret 6” scale.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
- Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
- Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
- Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
- Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work any shift.
- Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
By submitting your resume, you are agreeing to have AVTECH submit an application on your behalf to the company we are hiring for. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.