Position Description

You will while under technical surveillance of a journey-level mechanic, assemble gas turbine engines, various aircraft and gas turbine engine subassemblies, and parts/components.

• You will examine, evaluate, recondition, and assemble subassemblies of limited variety such as assembling compressors or building up "hot" sections.
• You will check disassembled parts for defects such as warping, under or overweight or for continuity of wiring harnesses.
• You will determine the condition of all component parts in accordance with technical specifications and reconditions or replaces parts as necessary.

Experience Required

0-3 Years

Position Duties/Responsibilities

1. Performing maintenance and repair of gas turbine engines, systems, components and assemblies supported by the organization;
2. Disassembling aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories, removing tubing, fuel controls, pumps, etc., from engines and breaks down major assemblies in proper sequence;
3. Using measuring instruments such as electronic scales, continuity checkers, go-no-go gauges, squares, rules, and vernier calipers and automated test equipment to test disassembled parts for defects such as warping, incorrect weight, or for continuity of wiring harnesses, in order to route defective parts to repair or salvage;
4. To follow supervisor, leader or higher graded employee's oral instruction on assembly/disassembly sequences and problem areas and ability to read and interpret blueprints and specification sheet when checking for parts damage or deterioration. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

USAJobs Link

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/748243100

Minimum Salary

$23.07

Maximum Salary

$26.88

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