SkillBridge Intern - Airframe Structure Mechanic

Military Service members participating in a SkillBridge program are NOT eligible for wages or other benefits.

You may be eligible to participate in SkillBridge if you: Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active Military service. Obtain approval from your unit commander. Agree that participation in the DOD SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional courses in sheet metal services or technical school. (5 years of aircraft mfg./production experience may be substituted for sheet metal courses)
• 2 years of aircraft manufacturing experience. (May substitute directly related education for experience.)
• Must be able to work from blueprint or sketches.
• Must be able to use calibrated tools and measuring devices.
• Must be able to set up and operate all standard shop equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Determines work to be done on assigned jobs and proceeds accordingly.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, diagrams CATIA model or verbal instructions and performs necessary calculations for angles, circumference, diameter and bend allowances, using shop math to fabricate and/or install complete or major assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Modifies completed assemblies and sub-assemblies, when necessary.
• Performs check of fabricated items and/or checkout of systems installed.
• Utilize aircraft tooling to perform precision sheet metal operations and installations.
• Install interior shell panels and completes various interior operations as required.
• Sets up and operates standard shop equipment
• Recommends and suggests improved production methods.
• Performs all work in accordance with established work schedules and in accordance with FAA or Company Standards.
• Assists/trains others as required in performance of their job.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and Company Safety procedures.
• Proper documentation in DFJ’s MES System
• Conceives, manufactures and adapts installation tools, when necessary, to improve repetitiveness and work hours with managements approval.
• Makes proper entries in Production and Planning Logs.