Structural Mechanic 4

About the role

Structural Mechanic 4 in GAC Savannah plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of Gulfstream aircraft. Our team focuses on ensuring that all structural components are installed and repaired to the highest standards, contributing to the creation of the world’s finest aviation experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of employees and techniques by performing assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations.
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Ensure parts/assembly meet requirements and check all work to ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Mentor, train, 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.
• Make repairs per Discrepancy Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Requests (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), and perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations. Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and complies with all safety regulations.
• Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.

Requirements

• Advanced sheet metal repair (riveting, drilling, countersinking, bucking, cold working).
• Structural fabrication using blueprints, engineering drawings, and OEM specifications.
• Installation and repair of aircraft skin panels, frames, ribs, and bulkheads.
• Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic tools (rivet guns, squeezers, drills).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics, and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
• Good working knowledge of computers and related software.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment. Should be able to use all tools required to do the job.
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions, and whole numbers.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of multiple measuring devices, demonstrated ability to use within specified tolerance.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in aircraft manufacturing or repair.
• Advanced sheet metal repair certification preferred.

Skills

• Advanced sheet metal repair (riveting, drilling, countersinking, bucking, cold working).
• Structural fabrication using blueprints, engineering drawings, and OEM specifications.
• Installation and repair of aircraft skin panels, frames, ribs, and bulkheads.
• Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic tools (rivet guns, squeezers, drills).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets.
• Good working knowledge of computers and related software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Skilled in close tolerance work and use of special tools and equipment.
• Mathematical proficiency including fractions, decimal fractions, and whole numbers.
• Knowledge of multiple measuring devices and ability to use within specified tolerance.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Generous paid time off and vacation accrual.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Discounted travel and recreational activities.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Multiple shifts available.