Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Basic Qualifications

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on mechanical, electronic, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Works from engineering drawings and models, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and pneumatic tools and equipment.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications.
• Experienced performing tasks such as countersinking, deburring machined and sheet-metal parts, match-drilling assemblies, installing various fasteners such as solid and blind rivets, hi-loks, screws, bolts, and nuts to specification.

Job Description

You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to join our team.

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for our team…

• Assembly and fitting of detail parts, assemblies, structures and varied drilling and riveting operations.
• Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft and non-aircraft assemblies and subassemblies under general supervision.
• Coincide with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and government specifications, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions.
• Use the proper hardware for various sheet-metal applications.
• Comply with all safety, 6S, and housekeeping policies.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

Learn more here: SOF GLSS

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington.

Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Desired Skills

• Proficient reading of engineering drawings & blueprints.
• Sheet‑metal fabrication, riveting, and assembly of complex sub‑structures.
• High‑precision work with tight tolerances.
• SAP experience for work‑order tracking and inventory.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.

Absolutely necessary to have the ability to work remotely.

Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.