SHEET METAL MECHANIC

Duties (1) Independently inspects aircraft and determines the nature and extent of repairs to be made, using applicable technical orders as guidelines
Works directly on the aircraft and its components, fulfilling such tasks as removal, repair, modification and installation of parts and assemblies, such as frames, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, beams, ribs, spars, skin, cowling, brackets, faring, access doors, panels and other related items
May be required to clear red"X" conditions
(2) Repairs cracks in aircraft skin
Fabricates and fits patches to damaged areas, determining repair detail necessary to retain or restore original strength
Fits and trims components to aircraft such as landing gear doors, control surfaces, flaps access doors and other assemblies
Seals structures to make them pressure, water and weather tight
(3) Troubleshoots aircraft structural repair situations in such areas as fuselage, tails, wings, cowlings, and stabilizers
Removes, forms, fits, and installs highly stressed and double contoured skins, using hand or powered drilling and cutting tools and other metalworking equipment
Determines shear and bearing load factors duringrivet replacement
Installs heads up, regular, heat treated, high shear, and blind type aircraft rivets and fasteners, using pneumatic riveters, special tools and bucking bars
Removes damaged or broken fasteners and receptacles
(4) Aligns and balances component structures and airframe using precision measuring instruments and levels
Performs metal-to-metal bonding where delamination of surfaces and core material occurs in control surfaces
(5) Inspects damage or deterioration and determines repair or replacement of plastic, fiberglass, composites, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies using powered and nonpowered tools and equipment
Repairs or replaces retaining frames and installs plasticlaminated blanks
Designs and constructs forming fixtures.(6) Manufactures and ensures that metal tubing, conduits and cables are fabricated and tested in accordance with drawings and specifications
Fabricates and repairs flexible control cables
(7) Performs fabrication of local manufactured items requited for aircraft and equipment
Work includes layout, bending, cutting,forming and assembling
Devise and calculates patterns employing theprinciples of triangulation, radial and parallel line development
(8) Sets up and operates power shears, brakes, rolls,dimpling machines, drill presses, saws, portable powered tools, specific detection and measuring equipment, and other metal workingequipment, including use of other tools of the trade
Requisitions necessary supplies and equipment for the activity
(9) Prepares and designs layout, dies, jigs, and templatesnecessary to carry out fabrication repair or modification of aircraft,engine, AGE, and other equipment
Works from blueprints, technicalorders diagrams, and work orders
10) Identifies metal corrosion
Performs necessary testing to identify type corrosion present by examination with magnifying equipment, chemical and mechanical methods and treats aircraft engines, in accordance with applicable technical publications
Ensures that work assignments received from supervisor or maintenance control are accomplished in a timely manner
(11) Removes corrosion by mechanical and chemical procedures to include use of portable powered (electric and pneumatic) sanders, buffers, brushes, bead blasters, vacuum cleaners, scrapers, grinders, acids, caustics, solvents, alcohols and other agents used in corrosion control processes
Treats metal with chemical procedures, such asacids and caustics for passivation and etching, to protect metal fromoxidation
Performs such functions as pickling of metals to prepare for good bonding with primer coat of protective materials
(12) Applies protective coatings, markings, and decals after proper removal of corrosion and treatment of metals
Uses conventional paint spray equipment, electrostatic spray equipment, brushes and special applicators when applying primers and surface coatings
.(13) Identifies, blends, stores, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials such as acids, caustics, alcohols, solvents, cleaners, primers and surface coatings used for corrosion removal, treatment and protection in accordance with applicable directives
(14) May operate the wash rack
Accomplishes corrosion and washing inspections within schedule provided to ensure compliance with the monthly and weekly maintenance plan
May conduct training on proper methods and procedures of wash rack operations
(15) May assist in training of drill status guard members and in maintenance of publication files of applicable technical orders, regulations, manuals and local directives
(16) Performs other duties as assigned
Full PD not listed
For more information, please contact unit representative listed above
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
Qualifications Military Grades: ENL: SrA (E-4) - TSgt (E-6) Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: MUST HOLD AFSC 2A7X3
No other AFSCs will be considered
AREA OF CONSIDERATION : Open to current members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard and those willing and eligible to enlist or transfer into the Massachusetts Air National Guard
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED : This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training that has provided the ability to plan, manufacture, and install cylindrical, square, or rectangular-shaped objects that have easily constructed fastenings such as single and double-hem edges and single, double or grooved seams SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience or training in planning, layout, and construction skills to manufacture items and systems with dovetailed seams, set-in-bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, or wired or lock seams
Experience using more complicated shop tools and equipment
Experience in using metals including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material and alloys
Experience demonstrating the use of more complicated mathematical calculations and complicated measuring instruments
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx )
MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM : If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives
In order to avoid losing your incentive eligib

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