Job Description
Working in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, the Structures Technician will be responsible for disassembling, repairing, fabricating parts as necessary, reassembling, installing, and documenting maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters, primarily Boeing CH-47 airframes (Model 107, Model 234 firefighting and heavy lift utility). This role primarily supports full rebuilds and sometimes fleet heavy maintenance checks.
ResponsibilitiesReview task cards and read and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.Use hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to remove, inspect, fabricate replacement parts, repair, reassemble, and document maintenance actions.Frequent removal and installation of standard and blind rivets, drilling, reaming, and riveting to close tolerances.Essential Skills4+ years of experience in aircraft sheet metal structures repair.Experience fabricating parts.Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and machine tools.Experience with CH-47 airframe structures preferred.Additional Skills & QualificationsMust be willing to submit to testing, including installing fasteners of different types, proper countersink depth, precise drilling, and measuring bend dimensions.Knowledge of Bend Allowance or Bend Deduction concepts.US Person per client ITAR regulation.Open to candidates with 1-2 years of experience if reasonably local (northern OR/southern WA).Why Work Here?
Join a leading heavy lift helicopter company with opportunities to grow into other roles, and build a long-lasting career with a path to retirement.
Work Environment
Work in heavy lift helicopter fleet MRO and rebuild hangars. Initial schedule is a 5-day workweek (8am - 4:30pm) for several weeks, then transition to a 4-day workweek (6am - 4:30pm), either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, Oregon.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in AURORA,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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