Aircraft Mechanic 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Aircraft Mechanic 3's for a contract opportunity in Luka, MS.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance.
• Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable time period, as defined by the company to meet its business need
• Must have the ability to work any shift

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand blueprints
• Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools
• Aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
• Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming
• Measures parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
• May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Current/active U.S. Government Secret level clearance
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability using standard measuring equipment and power hand tools (Drills, grinders, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, tape measures, scales, micrometers, dial calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures
• Experience working to electronic or written instructions
• Ability to read engineering drawings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

4/10 work week. Must have the ability to work any shift. This position may be filled at varying shift times

A shift - Mon-Thurs 7am-5:30pm

B Shift - Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-4am

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.