Aircraft Sheet Metal Tech 3
Perform assembly and disassembly operations on aircraft structures in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives. Performs operational checks of aircraft structural components with or without production aids. Assembles and tests articles for use in structural and system testing, development, and modification of aircraft.
*1) Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
*2) Able to setup and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as: dial indicators, micrometers, gauges, protractors, and calipers, etc.
*3) Able to use common hand tools such as: drills, reamers, deburrers, files, rivet guns, bucking bars, etc.
*4) Able to assemble aircraft structures and associated components with the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, honing, reaming, counter-sinking, dimpling, burring and fastening.
*5) Able to perform close tolerance assembly operations such as: shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning where variances may occur considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major structural assemblies.
*6) Able to replace ribs, stiffners, stringers in skinned assemblies establishing from blueprints with firm callouts, butt, center, chord, station and water lines.
*7) Able to blind pickup of hole locations for blank parts from existing structure. Also able to correct cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins
*8) Able to operate such equipment as brakes, grinders, band saws, and presses.
*9) Able to identify different types of corrosion, clean and treat corrosion, remove damaged areas, fabricate parts to repair damaged area, determine rivet patterns, layouts, etc.
*10) Able to effectively communicate, orally and written, with other employees, members of supervision, and others, as required in their duties.
*11) Able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
*12) Able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
*13) Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.
14) Order parts, pan stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties.
15) Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, contracts, facilities and other pertinent coverages.
16) Performs other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s).
Education and/or Training Requirements:
Should have knowledge of shop mathematics, riveting, and assembly methods and shop practice. Work from drawings, sketches, sample parts, position templates and other complete or incomplete information.
Experience Required:
Normally requires 6 to 8 years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
Occupation or Operation Requirement:
Perform standard and routine work where specific or general operation methods apply. Judgment to make general decisions, adjusting equipment, interpreting readings and data, and diagnosing and correcting malfunctions that develop during installations. Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.
Considerable care and judgment required to fit and adjust parts and assemblies to requirements and specifications and in performing various assembly and installation operations; works with the assistance and guidance of more skilled employees.
* Elements marked with an asterisk are essential functions that are required for the satisfactory performance of the duties described.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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