215561 - Associate General Mechanic

Chipton-Ross is seeking 12 Associate General Mechanic II for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload.
• Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client is seeking for a General Mechanic (Associate) to join our E-4B team in San Antonio, TX.

• Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Utilize airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions to restore equipment condition and operation.
• Interpret technical documentation, blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
• 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 modification/repair.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35lbs.
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications.
• Experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.
• Experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
• Experience working in aircraft repair, modification and tooling operations and processes.

o Assist team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.

• The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with E-4B aircraft.
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance.
• Ability to operate a forklift and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Physically capable of working in a factory production environment which includes sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, squeezing, and operating hand and power tools.
• 2. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and work in elevated and/or confined spaces as required.
• 3. Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), grip, squeeze, bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension.
• 4. Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms.
• 6. Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
• 7. Occasional (1 to 3 hrs.) finger manipulation.
• 8. On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 35 lbs.
• 9. Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs.).
• 10. Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
• 11. Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces.
• 12. Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces.
• 13. Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands.
• 14. Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls.
• 15. Occasional contact with metals.
• 16. Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions.
• 17. Frequent exposure to noise.
• 18. Able to work on high reaches.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited High school or GED.

WORK HOURS:

MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st, 2nd or 3rd SHIFT.

PER CLIENT:

Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL:

Domestic Travel: Potential for up to 10% travel. OT and weekend work will be required.