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Structural Technician III

Structural Technician III

CompanySierra Nevada Coporation
LocationColorado Springs, CO, USA
Salary$30.35 – $41.73
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
  • A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
  • Progressive experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable
  • Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks
  • Must have own tools in good working order
  • An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
  • Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures
  • Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
  • Modify incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporate the changes into the structure
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to travel
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military