Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Job in
Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, 54914, USA
Listed on 2026-05-07
Listing for:
Aviation Technology Associates, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-07
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Production, Assembly
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. Pay Rate
$19.29 to $33.81 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.)
Job TypeFull-time, Contract
Contract Duration12 months (w/opportunity for extension)
Benefits- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- eight (8) paid holidays
- per diem split (if qualified)
- three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
- opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
- High School diploma/GED.
- Experience requirement ranges from entry level with preferred enrollment in a technical aviation program to six (6) years related structural assembly experience.
- Valid driver's license may be required.
- Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.
In a team-oriented work environment, perform a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignment, and ensure conformance to specification.
Level Trainee- Under specific instruction and guidance, perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting operations using basic mechanic hand tools (pneumatic drills, rivet gun, counter sinks, reamers and files, etc.).
- Ensure parts and work content meets the instructions of assigned manufacturing employee and/or Quality Control Inspector.
- Learn to read work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement.
- Align and assemble parts to be riveted using holding fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners.
- Observe and assist to become familiar with parts and assemblies, then works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained.
- Proficiency in current personal computer-based software.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
- Rivet structural assemblies and 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).
- 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.
- Read and interpret 6” scale.
- Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
- Rivet structural assemblies and 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). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structure.
- 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).
- 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), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program, and complies with all safety regulations.
- Able to work with minimal supervision on duties and tasks.
- Support Lean Activities.
- Experience working with Solumina and…
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