Structural Mechanic
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
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Structural Mechanic 2 in GAC Tulsa
Unique Skills
This position is located in Tulsa, OK.
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.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
Position Purpose
In a team oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, Structural Mech II performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft.
- Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required. 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, 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.
- 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. Utilize proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
- Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performing necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S Program, and comply with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Additional Functions:
- Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags.
- Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft.
- Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turnover report meetings and direct contact with leadership.
- Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
- Support Lean Activities.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
- Basic computer skills and basic shop math 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.
- Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
- Must be able to work any shift.
- Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 229297
Category
Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type:
Full-time
Posting End Date: 01/28/2026
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.
Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Airlines and Aviation and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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