Fabrication Mechanic

Basler Turbo Conversions is GROWING!

Founded in 1990, Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Our BT-67 aircraft is flown in almost every corner of the world. We offer a clean, safe working environment in our 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, and competitive pay with a full benefits package.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, accountable Fabrication Mechanic to be part of a great and fast growing team. 

Job Description

Details include but are not limited to dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, inspecting and erecting all parts of an aircraft.

• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair aircraft sheet metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials.
• Shape metal material over anvil, block, or other form.
• Trim, file, grind, de-burr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• Comply with 14 CFR (as applicable), manufacturer’s specifications, company policies, and procedures, as well as other methods accepted by the FAA, when accomplishing maintenance.
• Conduct on-the-job training as assigned.
• Maintain the maintenance work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on aircraft structural assemblies and sub-assemblies such as wings, stabilizers, and flight controls.
• Work with or without established blueprints to fabricate, drill, dimple, file, grind, trim, countersink and install aircraft structural assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Use of hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, complex structures and systems.
• Work with composites if interested.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience manufacturing simple to complex mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and machinery such as drill presses, rivet and hardware presses.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/mechanical drawings.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude.
• Well rounded knowledge of sheet metal tooling, equipment, materials, and processes, strongly preferred.
• Must own basic set of aircraft maintenance tools.
• Must take instruction and guidance well.
• Must be goal oriented, have exceptional attention to detail, and must work well individually or in team situations
• Enthusiasm to learn.
• A drive for process improvement and learning our aircraft and systems.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work at both a fast pace and high quality level.
• Team Spirit.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.
• Be authorized to work in the US.

Physical Abilities:

This position requires you to perform a variety of physical activities such as:

• Accessing elevated areas of aircraft for maintenance and servicing which may require the use of ladders, high lift trucks, boom lifts and other lifting devices
• Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting, working overhead, extensive walking, working in tight/confined spaces and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Handling hazardous material in performance of assigned duties
• Be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.)
• This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position; additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate

Basler Turbo Conversions offers a competitive wage and benefits package which include:

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Personal Leave
• Medical
• Dental and Vision
• 401K

Desired Experience:

• Experience working on the DC3.

Hours: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday-Friday