Structural Mechanic 4 (Second Shift)

Gulfstream • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Structural Mechanic 4 for their Second Shift operations in St. Louis. This role is crucial for maintaining the world's finest aviation experience, emphasizing a culture of trust, respect, and integrity. The position requires extensive aircraft structural repair experience, proficiency with sheet metal tools, and the ability to read engineering repair drawings. This is a Second Shift position, operating Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 2:30 am. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, benefits, wellness programs, paid leave, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• Extensive aircraft structural repair experience.
• Proficient with sheet metal tools.
• Proficient in reading engineering repair drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 years related structural assembly experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-stamp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, including varied drilling and riveting operations, ensuring 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.
• Ability to move to new tasks with minimal, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type and 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; 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 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.
• Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assess requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plans
• Wellness programs
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance
• Medical coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED