Wheel and Brake Technician (Experienced or Mid Level)

Wheel and Brake Technician (Experienced or Mid Level)

Company:

Boeing Distribution, Inc.

Job ID:

00000400883

Date Posted:

2023-11-02

Location:

USA - St Charles, IL

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Wheel and Brake Technician (Experienced or Mid-Level) to join our Product Repair Station in St. Charles, IL. This role will focus on repairs and overhauls of wheel and brake assemblies for BA/GA, commercial and military aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ability and experience using HVLP paint equipment to apply primers, paints and special coatings.
• Receives and prioritizes orders; Performs initial inspections on units received for repair.
• Use a computer in a production environment.
• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications.
• Operates various hand and power tools, mechanical and testing equipment throughout repair process.
• Perform tear-down of assemblies to the appropriate level dependent on repair scope.
• Cleaning/media blasting of sub-assemblies and associated parts.
• Applying/using chemical solvents, sealants, coatings and adhesives.
• Ensure that parts issued are correct for the specific assembly and are free of visible defects.
• Assembles fabricated parts to relatively small or light sub-assemblies and complete units.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications of OEM or aircraft manual.
• Inspect work for quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris)
• Ability to gather, retain, and recall a variety of facts and data in written and/or verbal form for the achievement of work tasks and duties
• Assists other technicians as needed.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options (St. Charles, IL).

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of mechanical experience as a machinist, mechanic or other mechanical aptitudes
• 1+ years of experience in Aircraft or Automotive painting
• 1+ years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of mechanical experience as a machinist, mechanic or other mechanical aptitudes
• 3+ years of experience in Aircraft or Automotive painting
• 3+ years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial
• Currently hold an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) and/or an Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) license
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP experience

Typical Education/Experience: 
Experienced:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

Mid-Level:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.)

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is first shift

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

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