Structural Sys Mechanic

Standard Job Description

This occupation requires the complete layout, fabrication, assembly, modification, development and production of mechanical systems such as structures, sheet metal, and associated subassemblies. Optically align and measure intricate assemblies and structures as necessary. Perform all necessary in-process inspection.

WORK PERFORMED
Develop, with various engineering information, the sequence of operation and perform the work necessary to formulate, layout, fabricate and mate close-tolerance sheet metal, structural, mechanical systems, subsystems and assemblies. Perform all necessary in-process inspection. Install thermal controls and sensors. Perform paint touch-up as required.

Work from blueprints, authorizing documents, engineering information, sketches, verbal instruction and improvise when directed to fabricate developmental and end-item hardware mechanized assemblies. Verify sequential fabrication operations and final assembly operations. Set up and operate optical equipment to align and measure specific features of mechanical assemblies. Adjust subsections through integration alignments to dimensional standards and features. Improvise shop aids, handling and test equipment to aid in the fabrication, assembly, installation and mating of assemblies and mechanisms. Perform modifications under engineering direction to facilitate proper equipment operation. May be required to perform solder, crimp, and splice in the above operations.

TYPICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Associated mechanic hand tools; special fabricating, metal fitting, and assembly tools; all power equipment associated with precision sheet metal fabrication such as brakes and shears; precision measuring instrument and equipment; optical alignment equipment; hoists, dollies, and handling equipment. Miscellaneous electrical hand tools, solder, crime, and wire wrap, voltmeters.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess complete knowledge and ability to perform all assembly operations to build complete sheet metal and structural assemblies of mechanical systems and subsystems, including inspection processes, procedures, and required documentation.
• Complete knowledge of optical alignment processes and procedures; read and interpret fabrication and assembly blueprints; and perform shop mathematics including trigonometry.
• Must be certifiable in solder, crimp, and splice.
• Must possess knowledge of security regulations applicable to program peculiar activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply verbal directions and incomplete engineering documents such as engineering drawings and sketches, materials and processes specifications, test requirements specifications, and test procedures and instructions.
• Applicable process certifications such as hoisting and moving equipment including bridge crane and personnel aerial lift devices (PALD) may be required.

Desired Skills

• Airframe and Powerplant Certifications.
• Aviation Experience.
• Automotive Experience