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Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Jacksonville and Component Operations Structures Mechanics (Associate Level)

Boeing Aerospace Operations Jacksonville, Florida On-site full-time

Salary

$57,800 – $78,200 per year

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Description

We are seeking Aviation Maintenance Structures Technicians to support military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers.

As a Boeing employee, you will have access to an industry-leading benefits package, employee incentive programs, and educational assistance.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Utilize Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and other similar fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, debur, and build components to meet Blueprint requirements
  • Identify and work with various fasteners, including rivets, blind rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, and lock bolts
  • Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets, maintenance instruction manuals, and work orders
  • Measure and precision drill within specific tolerances
  • Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components
  • Perform structural repairs and modifications on KC-135 Fan Duct, tankers, strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polish or dry wash tasks
  • Ensure accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance

General Responsibilities:

  • Strive for First Time Quality on all assigned work
  • Demonstrate a safe work ethic and Go 4 Zero
  • Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas
  • Follow guidance and direction from lead and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME)
  • Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment
  • Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of Aircraft Structures Mechanic experience
  • 3+ years of experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
  • Ability to close tolerance drill within .003 and precision measure within .003
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant
  • Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 and precision measure within .0005
  • Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • FAA certification
  • Airframe and/or Power Plant
  • Aircraft maintenance
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