Structural Mechanic

Structural Mechanic 3

West Palm Beach, FL

• Competitive, market‑based hourly pay that reflects advanced structural assembly expertise
• Shift differentials, where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contribution
• Long‑term career stability with a respected aerospace leader
• Training and development opportunities to continue growing your technical skills

• Perform complex structural assembly, fitting, drilling, and riveting operations on aircraft
• Fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal and structural components to engineering specifications
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, and engineering changes
• Inspect completed work to ensure conformity to design, quality, and customer requirements
• Remove and install fasteners and components without damage to surrounding structure
• Assist and guide other team members on methods, tooling, and blueprint interpretation
• Complete required logs, records, and job charging accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S and Lean principles
• Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts/assembly meet requirements
• Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft
• Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short‑term impact to established goal hours and schedule
• Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all required tools and remove fasteners without damaging structures
• 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
• Instruct 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; 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 & Lean Initiative Program and comply with all safety regulations; use personal protective equipment as required
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Properly use and maintain company‑provided tools and equipment and return items to the tool room after use
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed 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
• Exchange job‑related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turnover report meetings and direct contact with leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 years of related structural assembly experience
• Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred
• Q‑stamp preferred
• Familiarity with structural aspects of new installations (STCs, ASCs, etc.) preferred
• Ability to read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform close‑tolerance work
• Basic computer skills and shop math proficiency
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials
• Must be able to work any shift
• Ability to climb ladders and stands, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Basic computer and basic shop math skills
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions and read a scale
• Essential personal skills and possess aptitude for hands‑on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules
• Skilled in close tolerance work and knowledgeable of use of special tools and equipment

• Requisition Number: 232969
• Category:
  Operations
• Percentage of Travel:
  Up to 25%
• Shift: Multiple Shifts
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Posting End Date: 06/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans