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Structural Technician III

Mount Indie, Englewood, CO, United States


Structural Technician III

As a Structural Technician III, you will be using your skills and expertise to assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming. You will be responsible for aligning parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. You also may be responsible for modifying incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporating the changes into the structure, and monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. This is a safety sensitive position responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Duties may include inspecting structures, equipment or vehicles, performing aviation related duties, and operating or supervising vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery.
Responsibilities

Assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures
Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
Modify incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporate the changes into the structure
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
Inspect structures, equipment or vehicles
Perform aviation related duties
Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery
Physical / Mental / Emotional Requirements

Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors
Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes
Frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions

Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
Frequently exposed to loud noises
Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Must have/own tools in good working order
Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
Ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
Progressive experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable
Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks
Preferred:

Ability to travel
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required