Experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures Mechanic - B-52 (2400)

Experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures Mechanic - B-52 (2400) Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for Experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures Mechanics to join our B-52 team in San Antonio, TX .

Responsibilities: Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the Fabricate, construct, alter, repair and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, holding fixtures, assemblies, sub-assemblies and/or shop aids  Fabricate metals for use in development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives Responsible for first level fabrication, maintenance, tool maintenance, repair, and storage of production tooling. Read and interpret assembly drawings, parts drawings, specifications, job layouts, handbook formulas, templates, and other job information Operate manual, power assisted and power operated machines Form a series of non-parallel and parallel bends on parts and determine bend sequence Fabricate and/or repair aircraft components such as, but not limited to, leading edges, flaps, rudders, fins, inner and outer skins, bench parts, chem. mill skins and cones Perform work such as: scarfing, blanking, grooving, forming, bending, piercing, perforating, punching, flanging, tapers, and slotting including the forming of regular and irregular shapes and contours and straight and contour cuts Setup, fabricate, align and hand form to specified tolerances Perform work requiring operations from standard procedures because of variations in hardness or usage of metal This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 10+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless 10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures 10+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns 10+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft 10+ years of experience with aircraft sheet metal fabrication, maintenance and processes Ability to access/enter a wing fuel tank opening  Ability to work in confined spaces for extended periods during shift Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance Experience with aircraft maintenance and operations Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process Shift: This position is variable shift Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol