Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
- Aircraft Mechanic, Armament
- Aircraft Mechanic, Environmental Control System
- Aircraft Mechanic, Plumbing and Hydraulics
- Aircraft Mechanic, Rigging and Controls
- Assembler, Aircraft, Structures and Surfaces
- Assembler, Tubing
- Assembler-Installer, General
- Cable Assembler and Swager
- Precision Assembler
- Riveting Machine Operator, Automatic
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- Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
- Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
- Align, fit, assemble, connect, and install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
- Assemble and fit prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
- Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
- Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
- Clean, oil, and/or coat system components as necessary before assembling and attaching them.
- Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
- Fabricate parts needed for assembly and installation, using shop equipment.
- Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas and other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
- Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
- Inspect and test installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance with standards, using measuring instruments and test equipment.
- Install and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, and related devices.
- Install mechanical linkages and actuators, and verify tension of cables, using tensiometers.
- Join structural assemblies such as wings, tails, and fuselage.
- Lay out and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts and components, using jigs, templates, and measuring and marking instruments.
- Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
- Measure and cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
- Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
- Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
- Select and install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
- Set up and operate machines and systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, and straighten tubing, according to specifications.
- Set, align, adjust, and synchronize aircraft armament and rigging and control system components to established tolerances and requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools.
- Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
- Verify dimensions of cable assemblies and positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
- Weld tubing and fittings, and solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
- adhere to safety procedures
- adjust or set mechanical controls or components
- align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
- align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
- apply cleaning solvents
- apply protective coating to products
- attach or mark identification onto products or containers
- braze metal parts or components together
- build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
- cut metal or plastic
- examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
- fabricate aircraft parts
- fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
- file, sand, grind, or polish metal or plastic objects
- identify base metals for welding
- identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities
- install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
- lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
- lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
- make independent judgment in assembly procedures
- move or fit heavy objects
- perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
- position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
- read blueprints
- read schematics
- read specifications
- read technical drawings
- read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
- repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
- set up and operate variety of machine tools
- signal directions or warnings to coworkers
- solder metal parts or components together
- stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic
- test mechanical products or equipment
- understand service or repair manuals
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use acetylene welding/cutting torch
- use basic plumbing techniques
- use hand or power tools
- use knowledge of metric system
- use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
- use pneumatic tools
- use precision measuring tools or equipment
- use soldering equipment
- use spot or tack welding techniques
- weld together metal parts, components, or structures
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