Skin Quality Mechanic
Core
Restore exterior skin surfaces of aircraft components by removing imperfections through abrasion, burnishing, and precision measuring.
Role type
Manufacturing technician (aerospace skin repair)
Builds
Fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components for commercial jetliners
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Composite and aluminum structures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Precision sanding, die grinder operation, orbital sander operation, hand forming with mallets and bean bags, precision measurement with calipers, minor machine maintenance, shop floor logistics
Preferred skills
Aircraft industry blending experience, sheet metal fabrication experience, hand form experience
Technologies
Die grinders, orbital sanders, calipers, scales, rubber mallets, nylon bunches, bean bags
Responsibilities
Abrade and burnish exterior skins to remove imperfections; perform pickup, touchup, and rework on non-conforming parts; utilize precision measuring equipment for self-inspection; move product within the shop using assigned equipment; maintain required certifications and licenses; ensure compliance with safety and quality processes (FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS)
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC