RS Structural Mech IV

About the position

The RS Structural Mech IV position at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton, WI, is designed for skilled specialists who will work in a team-oriented environment. The role involves performing a variety of structural assembly operations using the required tools and adhering to operational requirements to ensure conformance to specifications. The position requires clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to assist and instruct other team members. The job is available for 2nd and 4th shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job.
• 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.
• Check all work and ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Mentor, train, and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders.
• 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 Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (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.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-stamp preferred.
• Good working knowledge of computers and related software.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Skilled in close tolerance work and knowledge of special tools and equipment.
• Ability 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 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.