Aerostructure Mechanic Assistant

Position Details

Req

Job Title:

AEROSTRUCTURE MECHANIC ASSISTANT

Division:
Nacelle and Thrust Reversers

Shift: First Shift

Applies basic, and some intermediate technical skills and knowledge related to assisting others and learning the processes to fabricate, assemble, clean and repair basic metal, composite and mechanical products partially or completely, working at bench or on the shop floor.

• Performs routine developmental learning assignments and applies standard solutions to work situations of a routine or repetitive nature.
• Assists in performing tasks associated with the manufacturing, repair and/or overhaul of aircraft components and will perform a variety of routine duties related to the area to which assigned.
• 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 smooths 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.
• Inspects completed assemblies for conformance to specifications.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Education Requirements Other. No formal education required

If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements year(s) The CPP skills matrix which is applicable to this job title will be used to determine if the applicant meets the experience requirements stated herein.

Skills and Competencies

• 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.
• Must learn to read and interpret work instructions, properly documenting work performed on such documents as process planning, adhesive log sheets, Material Review Board documents, Engineering Work Orders, Change Notices, Engineering Process Specifications, technical manuals and like documentation.
• Uses close tolerance measuring tools i. e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and like tools.
• May use hand tools such as drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation tools and like tools.
• Uses all common and specialized hand tools used by aerostructure mechanics.

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand
- Frequency

• 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

Weight
- Frequency

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.

• Work operations are closely supervised by supervision or by work instructions requiring little or no interpretation.

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.