Aircraft Structural Mechanic II - Dallas

TEL Staffing & HR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing & HR is seeking a Structural Mechanic II in Dallas, TX to perform assembly and riveting operations in a production setting. You will read blueprints and orders to determine sequences, rivet components, and ensure quality before final inspection.

The role requires reading scales, basic shop math, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while complying with safety and lean initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, lofts, and operation sheets to determine rivet patterns and assembly steps.
• Ability to read scales and perform basic shop math.
• Must understand English in reading, writing, speaking.
• Aptitude for hands-on craftwork with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must meet demanding schedules and maintain safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely assemble and fit detail parts and structures, including riveting and drilling.
• Read orders and blueprints to determine sequence and hole patterns.
• Rivet assemblies and use riveters and related tools.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Ensure conformity before final inspection.
• Support Lean activities and maintain a clean work area.
• Operate ground support equipment following SOPs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Quality-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Solumina

Smarteam

Job description

Job Description:

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, and quality standards, and completed work should meet customer expectations.

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
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structure
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine the 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 the 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.
• 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), and Production Change Orders (PCO), perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supported the company 5S Program, and complied with all safety regulations.
• Use personal protective equipment as required
• Able to work with minimal supervision on duties and tasks
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.)
• 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

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 turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs
• Support Lean Activities Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

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