RS Structural Mech I - 2nd Shift/Nights

Gulfstream•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the Sheetmetal Shop on 2nd shift. In a team-oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department. The role involves performing assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, and varied drilling and riveting operations, ensuring parts/assembly meet FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream's standard of quality. The mechanic will rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheetmetal parts, using all necessary tools. They will read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine the sequence of operations, type, size, and hole pattern for rivets. The role also includes checking all work to ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection, maintaining and using logs and records, and using the resource planning system to enter daily labor. Additional responsibilities include aligning and assembling parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, supporting the company 5S Program, and complying with all safety regulations. The position also supports Lean Activities and participates in continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Aircraft structural assembly / aircraft sheet metal experience (specifically required).
Strong experience with sheet metal fabrication and installation.
Strong experience with drilling, riveting, countersinking, reaming, fastening.
Strong experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
Ability to perform structural assembly and fitting.
Ability to use tools such as rivet guns, pneumatic drills, rivet shavers, files, reamers.
Ability to remove and install fasteners without damage.
Ability to work with adhesives, sealants, solvents.
Ability to work with composite materials and resins.
Ability to perform repairs and precision close-tolerance work.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong manual dexterity / hands-on skills.
Strong problem-solving in production environment.
Must be able to follow safety regulations and PPE requirements.
High School Diploma or GED required.
1 year related structural assembly experience.
Basic knowledge of various aircraft structures, sheetmetal, and fabrication processes.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
Read and interpret 6" scale.
Basic computer skills.
Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work any shift.
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 with Solumina & Smarteam.
Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
One year experience credit considered for graduates of Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream standard of quality.
Rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheetmetal parts, using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
Use resource planning system to enter daily labor against correct Work Order and Item numbers.
Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program and complies with all safety regulations.
Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
Support Lean Activities.
Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
Comply with safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.