Structural Mechanic

Role:
Structural Mechanic

Location:

Brunswick, GA
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible extension or Conversion)
Pay Rate: $25-$28.75/hr W2
Shift hour: 1st Shift Onsite

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-Stamp preferred.

• Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, including varied drilling and riveting operations, ensuring assemblies meet specifications.
• Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment, or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Demonstrate the ability to transition to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedules.
• Rivet structural members, assemblies, and parts using required tools such as portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, and rivets.
• Remove fasteners without damaging aircraft structures.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, operation sheets, and specifications to determine work sequences, rivet patterns, and fabrication requirements.
• Cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
• Inspect completed work to ensure defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Instruct and assist team members in interpreting blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders.
• Develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation issues.
• Maintain and utilize required documentation, including MIR Sheets, DMTs, Crabs, and PCOs.
• Align and assemble parts using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Shape and form complex angles and configurations using proper tooling according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal instructions.
• Perform repairs in accordance with Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Requests (MRR), and Production Change Orders (PCO), completing required rework to ensure conformity.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while supporting 5S and Lean initiatives.
• Follow all safety regulations and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Properly use, maintain, and return company-provided tools and equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures 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.
• Coordinate work activities between shifts through turnover meetings and communication with leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic documents, instructions, and scales.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and a professional attitude.