Station mechanic job description
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Station mechanic requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in station mechanic job postings.
Sample station mechanic requirements
- Experience working with mechanical systems
- Familiarity with tools, such as wrenches and screwdrivers
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
- Knowledge of safety protocols
- Proficiency with problem-solving techniques
Sample required station mechanic soft skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational aptitude
- Ability to work independently
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Collaborative attitude
Station mechanic job description example 1
Boeing station mechanic job description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
If you are being hired or transferring into a position where you will perform a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety-sensitive function, you are first required to undergo Pre-Employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs.
* Mechanics in this position perform spares stores rework assignments such as repairs to damaged aircraft parts and assemblies.
* Work with and assist engineering to develop and redesign parts and assemblies from raw materials. These employees develop work methods and parts layout with minimal engineering definition. Perform Composite and Metal Bond repairs per Production Specifications and Post Production Engineering Data (Component Maintenance Manual, Structural Repair Manuals, etc).
* Use engineering drawings, Service Bulletins, PSDS process specifications, Repair drawings, Wiring diagrams, Vendor manuals, planning orders and verbal instructions to accomplish rework/repair.
* Ensure that changes made to parts and assemblies conform to FAA (PC 700) and FAR 145 standards when procedures and specifications are not clearly defined.
* Disassemble components/assemblies to access area to be repaired or reworked. Order tools, parts and raw material needed to accomplish rework/repair of parts and assemblies.
* Fabricate detail parts from raw stock to meet repair or modification requirements.
* Perform any operations (e.g., wiring, painting, sealing, drilling, reaming, riveting, etc.) to accomplish repair/rework.
* Prepare, assemble and install tubing, standoffs, valves, regulators, compressors, and ducts using fasteners.
* Use precision measuring equipment to verify rework/repair meets specifications. Install, remove, replace, and/or re-route wires, wire bundles, and/or electrical assemblies.
* Perform functional tests on assemblies.
* Install pre-assembled plumbing systems such as hydraulic modules (e.g., smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and air, water and fuel systems) Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. " US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This is an hourly position governed by the IAM-751 Collective Bargaining agreement.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
* Employment in this position requires lifting up to 35 lb., reaching, handling, turning/twisting, lifting/lowering, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and crawling.
* Exposure to dust, metals, plastics, phenolics, composites, solvents, oils, cutting coolant and vapors. Use of personal safety gear for eyes, feet, hands and ears.
* Adhere to all Department of Transportation regulations (drug and alcohol testing required).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
* A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is preferred.
* Aircraft component/Assy experience.
* Composite Repair Experience.
* Electrical Testing/ Wiring experience.
* Structural Repair Experience.
Typical Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
This position is for 1st shift.
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.
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.
Experience Level
Hourly
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award
Schedule
Full time
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If you are being hired or transferring into a position where you will perform a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety-sensitive function, you are first required to undergo Pre-Employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs.
* Mechanics in this position perform spares stores rework assignments such as repairs to damaged aircraft parts and assemblies.
* Work with and assist engineering to develop and redesign parts and assemblies from raw materials. These employees develop work methods and parts layout with minimal engineering definition. Perform Composite and Metal Bond repairs per Production Specifications and Post Production Engineering Data (Component Maintenance Manual, Structural Repair Manuals, etc).
* Use engineering drawings, Service Bulletins, PSDS process specifications, Repair drawings, Wiring diagrams, Vendor manuals, planning orders and verbal instructions to accomplish rework/repair.
* Ensure that changes made to parts and assemblies conform to FAA (PC 700) and FAR 145 standards when procedures and specifications are not clearly defined.
* Disassemble components/assemblies to access area to be repaired or reworked. Order tools, parts and raw material needed to accomplish rework/repair of parts and assemblies.
* Fabricate detail parts from raw stock to meet repair or modification requirements.
* Perform any operations (e.g., wiring, painting, sealing, drilling, reaming, riveting, etc.) to accomplish repair/rework.
* Prepare, assemble and install tubing, standoffs, valves, regulators, compressors, and ducts using fasteners.
* Use precision measuring equipment to verify rework/repair meets specifications. Install, remove, replace, and/or re-route wires, wire bundles, and/or electrical assemblies.
* Perform functional tests on assemblies.
* Install pre-assembled plumbing systems such as hydraulic modules (e.g., smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and air, water and fuel systems) Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. " US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This is an hourly position governed by the IAM-751 Collective Bargaining agreement.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
* Employment in this position requires lifting up to 35 lb., reaching, handling, turning/twisting, lifting/lowering, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and crawling.
* Exposure to dust, metals, plastics, phenolics, composites, solvents, oils, cutting coolant and vapors. Use of personal safety gear for eyes, feet, hands and ears.
* Adhere to all Department of Transportation regulations (drug and alcohol testing required).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
* A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is preferred.
* Aircraft component/Assy experience.
* Composite Repair Experience.
* Electrical Testing/ Wiring experience.
* Structural Repair Experience.
Typical Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
This position is for 1st shift.
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.
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.
Experience Level
Hourly
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award
Schedule
Full time
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Station mechanic job description example 2
Spirit AeroSystems station mechanic job description
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Perform repairs in a FAA approved Repair Station, working to structural repair manuals,component maintenance manuals and aircraft maintenance manuals, as well as other approvedrepair instructions from the manufacturer or customer. Team with others to performmaintenance, repair and overhauls to a wide variety of structural and non-structural fiberglass,acrylic and other composite and metal parts, and nacelle assemblies. Work from approvedrepair manuals and documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, drawingsand established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products tothe customer. Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.
Duties:
+ The company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to performall necessary repair job functions including the following:
+ Utilize lay-up tools, which include both optical and hard tools, in the repair and rework ofcomposite assemblies.
+ Obtain required information from maintenance manuals, prints, charts, sketches, workorders, documents, verbal and electronic information.
+ Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.Familiarity with metric system required.
+ Must verify work performed is per work instruction and meets process and/or engineering
+ Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
+ Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, andassemblies for bonding and finishing per established procedures. May be required toperform touch-up and finishing applications.
+ Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g.,replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment,maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total PreventativeMaintenance duties).
+ Routinely move product within the Repair Station work area using shop assigned equipmentas required.
+ Support the continuous flow of product within the maintenance, repair, and overhaul processby training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
+ Airframe license preferred or willingness to pursue FAA Part 65 certification, (Repairman'scertificate or Airframe license).
+ Experience working with maintenance and repair documents such as: aircraft maintenancemanuals (AMM's), structural repair manuals (SRM's), and component maintenance manuals(CMM's), service bulletins, service letters, and Airworthiness Directives.
+ Willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, on short notice, for long periods oftime, to support customer maintenance requirements or Spirit business needs.
+ Must comply with Anti-Drug and Alcohol program requirements (FAA required randomtesting for safety sensitive work).Employee must successfully pass initial screening to begin work in the repair station.
+ Pre-authorize background checks upon Company requests.
Level C:
+ Assist in placing vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, andtest for leaks.
+ Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters
+ Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies.
+ Sand, polish molds, and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
+ Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools.
+ Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance withestablished procedures.
+ Load, locate, and unload, parts and assemblies.
+ Disassemble, clean, and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or changeincorporation on completed assemblies.
+ Sealer - Seal parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies' fillet and fay, apply leveling compoundor scotch cast, etc.
+ Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, pour coating,roller coating and robotics equipment.
+ Spray or brush primer and final finish application. (Touch up only)
+ Sub-Assembly - Assemble parts to make sub-assemblies using templates, jigs, and fixtures,to facilitate repairs.
+ Remove and replace parts and/or sub-assemblies
+ Other directly related duties as requested and required
Qualifications
Required:
+ This is a DOT safety sensitive position and requires participation in a DOT drug screen and random screenings.
+ All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift
+ All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Job LocationsUS-KS-Wichita
Posted Date 2 months ago (8/5/2022 1:45 PM)
Category Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Perform repairs in a FAA approved Repair Station, working to structural repair manuals,component maintenance manuals and aircraft maintenance manuals, as well as other approvedrepair instructions from the manufacturer or customer. Team with others to performmaintenance, repair and overhauls to a wide variety of structural and non-structural fiberglass,acrylic and other composite and metal parts, and nacelle assemblies. Work from approvedrepair manuals and documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, drawingsand established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products tothe customer. Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.
Duties:
+ The company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to performall necessary repair job functions including the following:
+ Utilize lay-up tools, which include both optical and hard tools, in the repair and rework ofcomposite assemblies.
+ Obtain required information from maintenance manuals, prints, charts, sketches, workorders, documents, verbal and electronic information.
+ Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.Familiarity with metric system required.
+ Must verify work performed is per work instruction and meets process and/or engineering
+ Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
+ Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, andassemblies for bonding and finishing per established procedures. May be required toperform touch-up and finishing applications.
+ Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g.,replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment,maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total PreventativeMaintenance duties).
+ Routinely move product within the Repair Station work area using shop assigned equipmentas required.
+ Support the continuous flow of product within the maintenance, repair, and overhaul processby training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
+ Airframe license preferred or willingness to pursue FAA Part 65 certification, (Repairman'scertificate or Airframe license).
+ Experience working with maintenance and repair documents such as: aircraft maintenancemanuals (AMM's), structural repair manuals (SRM's), and component maintenance manuals(CMM's), service bulletins, service letters, and Airworthiness Directives.
+ Willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, on short notice, for long periods oftime, to support customer maintenance requirements or Spirit business needs.
+ Must comply with Anti-Drug and Alcohol program requirements (FAA required randomtesting for safety sensitive work).Employee must successfully pass initial screening to begin work in the repair station.
+ Pre-authorize background checks upon Company requests.
Level C:
+ Assist in placing vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, andtest for leaks.
+ Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters
+ Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies.
+ Sand, polish molds, and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
+ Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools.
+ Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance withestablished procedures.
+ Load, locate, and unload, parts and assemblies.
+ Disassemble, clean, and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or changeincorporation on completed assemblies.
+ Sealer - Seal parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies' fillet and fay, apply leveling compoundor scotch cast, etc.
+ Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, pour coating,roller coating and robotics equipment.
+ Spray or brush primer and final finish application. (Touch up only)
+ Sub-Assembly - Assemble parts to make sub-assemblies using templates, jigs, and fixtures,to facilitate repairs.
+ Remove and replace parts and/or sub-assemblies
+ Other directly related duties as requested and required
Qualifications
Required:
+ This is a DOT safety sensitive position and requires participation in a DOT drug screen and random screenings.
+ All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift
+ All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Job LocationsUS-KS-Wichita
Posted Date 2 months ago (8/5/2022 1:45 PM)
Category Manufacturing
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Updated March 14, 2024
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