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Structures Mechanic - Associate (4699)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID 00000439883 Category Security Clearance Post Date Oct. 29, 2024
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Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a C-17 Associate Structures Mechanic to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performing close tolerance drilling and installations in critical aircraft structural areas.

  • Use a computer in a production environment.

  • Use of calibrated precision measuring tools.

  • Experience with various fastener removal tools and techniques.

  • Experience working with CFRP, aluminum and titanium structural, drilling, sanding, trimming.  

  • Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and/or specifications.

  • Software Applications; Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows,

  • Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.

  • Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, Scissor Lift and Man Lifts)

  • Use of Various structural assembly hand tools and air tools.

  • Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).

  • Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting).

  • Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.

  • Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings, or documents.

  • Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.

  • Carrying/Lifting to 10-35 pounds.

  • Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling, Kneeling, bending at the waist, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Standing, Twisting at the waist and walking.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ year of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.

  • 5+ years of experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures

  • 3+ years’ experience with the Structural repair operations process involving the C-17 Airplane Program.

  • Ability to work variable shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience performing aircraft structural and mechanical work

  • Enrolled in a Boeing partnered manufacturing related high school or community and technology college academic program.

Typical Education:

High School Diploma and/or General Education Diploma (GED).

Shift:

This positionisfor a variableshift

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay rate: $71,760 - $34.50/hr

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

                         $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 4th, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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