Spirit AeroSystems · 3 weeks ago
Structural Repair Technician- Lead
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$29.88/hr - $42.93/hr
5+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, specializing in commercial aerostructures. The Structural Repair Technician- Lead is responsible for supervising and training technicians, coordinating repairs, ensuring quality compliance, and optimizing work processes in a FAA approved Repair Station.
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Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and train junior technicians, conduct performance audits, and foster a team environment
Coordinate with evaluation inspection to diagnose damage and recommend repair schemes in accordance with maintenance manuals to return units to service timely and efficiently
Work with Operations Manager to set production goals, prioritize work, manage schedules, ensure efficient work-flow including optimizing indirect work
Align with supply chain to ensure material availability to complete repairs including identifying low inventory, bill of material delivery from the stockroom, and supplier shortages
Enforce safety protocols and quality compliance policies and procedures are implemented for the work cell
Participate with customer service to resolve customer conflicts, maintain current ship dates for finished work, and estimate hours of completion for quote accuracy
Team with others to perform maintenance, 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 approved repair manuals and documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, drawings and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer
Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable
The company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to perform all necessary repair job functions including utilizing lay-up tools, which include both optical and hard tools, in the repair and rework of composite assemblies
Obtain required information from maintenance manuals, prints, charts, sketches, work orders, 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 specification
Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure
Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and finishing per established procedures
May be required to perform 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 Preventative Maintenance duties)
Routinely move product within the Repair Station work area using shop assigned equipment as required
Support the continuous flow of product within the maintenance, repair, and overhaul process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels
Airframe license preferred or willingness to pursue FAA Part 65 certification, (Repairman's certificate or Airframe license)
Experience working with maintenance and repair documents such as aircraft maintenance manuals (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 of time, to support customer maintenance requirements or Spirit business-needs
Must comply with Anti-Drug and Alcohol program requirements (FAA-required random testing 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 employee is able to perform the functions of the Repair Station Level C Mechanic, such as Assist in placing vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks
Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc. 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 with established procedures
Load, locate, and unload parts and assemblies
Disassemble, clean and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change in corporation on completed assemblies
Sealer will seal parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies fillet and fay, apply leveling compound or 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
Qualification
Required
This is a DOT safety sensitive position and requires participation in a DOT drug screen and random screenings
Must have 5 years structures assembly experience
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
Preferred
777, 757 and 737, thrust reverser, inlet, fan cowl experience preferred
Repair Station Mechanic experience
Strong mechanical/electrical diagnostic capability
Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of maintenance manuals
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite
A&P License Preferred
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
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