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Lockheed Martin F-16 Fuel Cell Mechanic Lvl 3- Sustainment in Greenville, South Carolina
Description: Performs removal, installation, and inspection functions of F-16 aircraft wings and fuel cells in addition to assembly, and installation of components such as fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft. Maintains F-16 hydrazine systems. Analyzes various aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings, to detect seal level deficiencies on aircraft. Diagnoses results of leak test to detect drawing, specification, structural and assembly sealing errors. Recommends corrective action necessary to correct deficiencies. Performs disassembly and teardown operations of aircraft fuel systems and related components. Removes fuel cells and components from aircraft, following specific procedures and techniques. Prepares cavity for installation of fuel cells and components. Installs fuel cells and components, following specific procedures and techniques. Uses appropriate pressure test equipment, and make repairs as required. Works from operations shop orders, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, mil-specs and verbal instructions. Work with jigs, fixtures, and various tooling, as operations requires.
Must be able to read and speak English. Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.
Candidate will provide shadowed toolbox with etched tools per minimum inventory and specifications as detailed by the company.
The candidate will be exposed to repetitive movements and work overhead. The candidate will be required to use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks. The employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The candidate will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The candidate must be able to properly use, handle and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The candidate is required to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must possess 8+ years of Aircraft Fuel Cell Experience to include wing removal/install, tank sealing, fuel line installation, removal and general fuel system repairs.
Candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience with Fuel Cell & Hydrazine maintenance
Must have ability to obtain security clearances. The inability to meet this requirement could effect employment.
Desired Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation and technical orders.
• Ability to work with precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.
• Candidate should possess High School education or equivalent (GED).
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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