SHEET METAL MECHANIC - Jacksonville, AR, United States - Department of the Air Force

Description

Duties (1) Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines
Works directly on the aircraft and its components, fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installation of parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, access doors, panels and other related items
May be required to clear red "X" conditions
(2) Repairs cracks in aircraft skin
Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retain or restore original strength
Fits and trims components to aircraft such as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps access doors and other assemblies
Seals structures to make them pressure, water and weather tight
(3) Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers
Removes, forms, fits, and installs highly stressed and double contoured skins, using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metalworking equipment
Determines shear and bearing load factors duringrivet replacement
Installs heads up, regular, heat treated, highshear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners, using pneumaticriveters, special tools and bucking bars
Removes damaged or brokenfasteners and receptacles
(4) Aligns and balances component structures and airframeusing precision measuring instruments and levels
Performs metal-to-metalbonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occursin control surfaces
(5) Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools and equipment
Repairs or replaces retaining frames and installs plastic laminated blanks
Designs and constructs forming fixtures
(6) Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications
Fabricates and repairs flexible control cables
(7) Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment
Work includes layout, bending, cutting, forming and assembling
Devise and calculates patterns employing the principles of triangulation, radial and parallel line development
(8) Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal working equipment, including use of other tools of the trade
Requisitionsnecessary supplies and equipment for the activity
(9) Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templates necessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft, engine, AGE, and other equipment
Works from blueprints, technical orders diagrams, and work orders
(10) Identifies metal corrosion
Performs necessary testing to identify type corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment, chemical and mechanical methods and treats aircraft engines, in accordance with applicable technical publications
Ensures that work assignments received from supervisor or maintenance control are accomplished in a timely manner
(11) Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes
Treats metal with chemical procedures, such as acids and caustics for passivation and etching, to protect metal from oxidation
Performs such functions as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials
(12) Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals
Uses conventional paint spray equipment, electrostatic spray equipment, brushes and special applicators when applying primers and surface coatings
(13) Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives
(14) May operate the wash rack
Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with the monthly and weekly maintenance plan
May conduct training on proper methods and procedures of wash rack operations
(15) May assist in training of drill status guard members and in maintenance of publication files of applicable technical orders, regulations, manuals and local directives
CONTINUED UNDER EDUCTION Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Military Grades:
Enlisted


Minimum Military Grade:
NLT E-2/Amn

Maximum Military Grade:
NTE E-5/S

Sgt Compatible Military Assignments:
Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard, and posess AFSC 2A753 IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation
A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position
Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment
A pre-placement physical is required if not already current
Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor)
Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO)
Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion)
Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualifications


GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams
Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment
Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys
Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments
Education


DUTIES CONTINUED:
(16) Prepares for and participates in various types ofreadiness evaluations such as MEI, ORI, IG and UE inspections mobilityand command support exercises
May be required to perform suchadditional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue/duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading andhandling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities andequipment, or serve a member of a team to cope with natural disastersor civil emergencies
(17) Performs other duties as assigned
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System ) )
REQUIREMENTS/


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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