Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Standard Job Description

You will be the Production Structures/Assembler, F16 Technician for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Production Team. Our team is responsible for Production build, repair and delivery of F-16 aircraft to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Structures/Assembler, F16 Technician you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs various sheet metal and structural assemblies and sub-assemblies for F16 aircraft utilizing precision measuring equipment.

The Production Structures/Assembler, F16 Technician Technician will also need to be knowledgeable in aircraft structural assembly operation and maintenance to include:
• Precision Drilling/Reaming
• Riveting/installation of various fasteners

The candidate will be required to:
• Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft.
• Frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
• Properly use, handle and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of aviation, heavy manufacturing/assembly or repair experience

Basic understanding of manufacturing process.

Experience with performing assembly and installation work using jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools.

Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.

Desired Skills

Heavy Aircraft Structural Repair or Aircraft Sheet metal experience.

Aircraft structural modification or heavy structures overhaul experience.

Aircraft assembly, maintenance and/or modification experience preferred. Will consider commercial experience.

Experience with drill ream and countersink, hydraulic installs.

Knowledge of integral fuel tank sealing processes.

Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills.