Structural Mechanic 2

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together.

About the Role

In a team-oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, a Structural Mechanic II performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards, and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, including varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Remove fasteners without damaging structure.
• 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 defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• 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.
• Shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information using proper tooling.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), and perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S Program, and comply with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft.
• Exchange job-related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turnover report meetings and direct contact with leadership.
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• FAJ experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills.
• Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Essential personal skills, including an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people, and ability to meet demanding schedules.
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs, work in small spaces or restricted areas, and lift 50 lbs.