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Textron · 12 hours ago

Associate Technician - Structural Test Lab: Arlington, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Textron is a pioneer in aviation, shaping the future through specialized engineering. The Associate Technician in the Structural Test Lab will be responsible for assembling and operating test machines to verify the structural integrity of helicopter components, while ensuring tasks are completed within budget and schedule.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Accountable for construction, assembly, installation, checkout and operation of various test machines and fixtures per Engineering Laboratory Operating Procedures and Engineering Instructions

Contained in these tasks are requirements for record keeping, documentation, and helicopter component assembly/installation

Additional functions include the performance of acceptance tests, proof loading structural equipment for safety, manufacturing work aids, preparing laboratory test procedures, and calibrating data acquisition sensors

Responsible for completion of tasks within a set budget and schedule, as defined by the Manager, Test Technicians

Interact with test engineers and other laboratory technicians to ensure that assigned Mechanical Systems Test Laboratory test program requirements in the lab facilities are fulfilled

Interact with personnel in other laboratories to ensure a coordinated effort is maintained on assigned tests involving other laboratories

Interact with Manufacturing, Transportation, Maintenance, Quality, Dispatching, Tooling and various other departments of Bell Textron to ensure continued support of assigned tasks

Qualification

Mechanical drawings interpretationHydraulics familiarityTest machine assemblyData acquisition calibrationCommunication skills

Required

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, reports, specifications, and engineering instructions to make, assemble, build, operate and repair test machines that accomplish certification of aircraft components or systems

Ability to initiate and maintain open lines of communication with multiple groups or teams

Familiarity with hydraulics

High School Diploma or equivalent

Own mechanics set of hand tools and ability to use effectively

Lift 25 lbs and ability to stand most of the day/shift