Structural Mechanic Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Structural Mechanic 4

Structural Mechanic 4in GAC Van Nuys

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At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world's finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Must be able to work any shift.

Must have an extensive knowledge of sheet metal and structural repairs.

Compensation range: $34.15 - $39.84 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Employee assistance plan
Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance

Job Description

Position Purpose
:

In a team-oriented work environment, independently performs 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. Assists and instructs other team members. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Use ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways.

Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure 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 tools required.

Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cutand form plastics and follow standard operating procedures.

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), performing 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.

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.

Other Requirements

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 special tools and equipment.

Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers.

Thorough knowledge of multiple measuring devices, with 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, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 230658

Category:
Operations

Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Posting End Date: 02/27/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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