Structures Mechanic

  • OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
  • Aurora, Colorado
Job Listing ID: 4297407 Job Title: Structures Mechanic

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Aurora

Date Posted: 06/24/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided

Shift: Not Provided

Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary:

Job Title: Structures Mechanic

Job Description

The Structures Technician will work in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, focusing on the disassembly, repair, fabrication, reassembly, installation, and documentation of maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters, particularly Boeing CH-47 airframes. The role primarily supports full rebuilds and occasionally assists in fleet heavy maintenance checks.

Responsibilities

Review task cards and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.

Utilize hand tools, power tools, and machine tools for removing, inspecting, fabricating replacement parts, repairing, reassembling, and documenting work.

Perform frequent removal and installation of standard and blind rivets.

Conduct drilling, reaming, and riveting tasks to close tolerance with high precision.

Essential Skills

Minimum 4 years of experience in aircraft sheet metal structures repair.

Proficiency in fabricating, including cutting and bending, based on blueprints.

Experience with CH-47 airframes repair is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to use basic and specialty sheet metal tools.

Willingness to undergo testing involving fastener installation, countersink depth, precise drilling, and bending measurement.

Understanding of 'Bend Allowance' or 'Bend Deduction' concepts.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading heavy-lift helicopter company with opportunities for growth into various roles and field teams. Enjoy a long career with potential for retirement benefits.

Work Environment

The role is based in heavy-lift helicopter fleet MRO and rebuild hangars. Initial schedule is 5 days a week (8am - 4:30pm) for several weeks, transitioning to a 4-day schedule (6am - 4:30pm) either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Jun 30, 2025.

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Job Classification: Sheet Metal Workers

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Compensation

Salary: Not Provided

Job Requirements

Experience Required: See Job Summary

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A
Job ID: 483026493
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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