1. Tests and examines metal fabrications and repairs, designs and machines precision tools, parts and assemblies, inspects machine work and supervises aircraft metals technology processing.
2. Performs machine shop calculations such as determining peripheral cutting speeds and settings for turning special threads.
3. Determines metal identity and characteristics by subjecting metal to spark, acid, fire magnetic, alkaline, heat, quench and fracture tests.
4. Test specimens for predetermined requirements of tensile, bend, shear and impact strength using materials testing machines.
5. Performs welding, heat treating and metal surfacing tasks.
6. Maintains testing heat treating, welding and metal surfacing equipment.
7. Performs On-the-Job Training (OJT) for assigned trainees.
8. Assists RSAF personnel with maintaining their annual welding certifications.
9. Documents all maintenance actions as prescribed by established procedures.
10. Performs acceptance inspections on newly assigned aircraft/equipment.
1. Requires
a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in RSAF AFSC 243X3 of which two (2)
years must be at the seven (7) level.
2. Qualification
as an F 15 Aircraft Metals Technology (Machinist/Welder) is mandatory.
3. In
addition, experience in performing or supervising functions such as the testing
metal fabrication and repairs is mandatory.