Structural Mechanic III

This position is available for first shift and weekend shift.

Unique Skills

• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred
• Q-stamp preferred

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 years related structural assembly experience

About the Role

In a team-oriented work environment, under little to no supervision, Structural Mechanic III performs a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs, and operational requirements to complete work assignments, ensuring conformance to specification. All work performed should align with company design specifications, quality standards, and meet customer expectations. May assist and instruct other team members.

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
• Possess the proven ability to transition to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule
• Rivet structural members, assemblies, and parts using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets)
• 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 defect-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
• Utilize proper tooling to 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), and perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program, and comply with all safety regulations
• Use personal protective equipment as required
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment, returning items to the tool room after use
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Basic computer and shop math skills
• Ability to read and comprehend basic documents and instructions, and read a scale
• Essential personal skills, aptitude for hands-on craftswork, professional attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work with people to meet demanding schedules
• Skilled in close-tolerance work and knowledge of use of special tools and equipment
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials
• Ability to work any shift
• Ability to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas, and lift 50 lbs
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Travel up to 25% may be required.