Structural Mechanic 3 Job West Palm Beach area,Florida USA,Manufacturing / Production

Structural Mechanic 3

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 worlds finest aviation experience starts with our peopleand when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Gulfstream is the global leader in business aviation, setting the standard for safety, quality, and innovation. When you join our team, youll be supported by a company that values craftsmanship, precision, and experience.

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
Longterm 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

High School Diploma or GED required
4 years of related structural assembly experience
Familiarity with structural aspects of new installations (STCs, ASCs, etc.) preferred
Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred
Qstamp preferred
Ability to read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform closetolerance 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

Put your craftsmanship to work on industry leading aircraft. Apply today and help us continue our mission to create and deliver the worlds finest aviation experience .

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

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.

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 tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Ability to 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 defective 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. Utilizing 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), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.

Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations. Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment and returns items to 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 turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership.

Perform other…