Structural Mechanic 3

Job Description

Structural Mechanic 3 in  GAC Mesa

Unique Skills :

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Aviation or Aerospace Structures / Sheetmetal experience required.

2nd shift - 3pm to 1 : 30am (10% Shift Diff Included)

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.. Q-stamp preferred.

Position Purpose :

In a team oriented work environment, under little to no supervision, Structural Mech III perform a variety of structural assembly operations using required. tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignment, and ensure conformance to specification. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. May assist and instruct other team members.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential Functions :

• Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts / assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft .
• Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule .
• Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures .
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents .
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection .
• Instruct and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems .
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) .
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners. Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written / verbal information .
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity .
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations. Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions :

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements :

Additional Information

Requisition Number : 227973

Category : Operations

Percentage of Travel : Up to 25%

Shift : Second

Employment Type : Full-time

Posting End Date : 05 / 16 / 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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