Aviation Structural Sheet Metal Technician – 2nd Shift

Gulfstream Aerospace; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is recruiting for a RS Structural Mech I on 2nd Shift/Nights in Fort Worth. The role focuses on aircraft sheet metal assembly, riveting, drilling, and fastener work, requiring strong blueprint literacy and experience with Solumina and Smarteam.

We seek candidates with a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of related structural assembly experience, preferably with Savannah Tech program credits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related structural assembly experience.
• Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program may be credited.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures with drilling and riveting; ensure FAA requirements, customer specs, and Gulfstream quality standards are met.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheetmetal, using required tools (rivet guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence, hole pattern and rivet sizes.
• Check all work and ensure defect-free assembly before final inspection.
• Maintain and use logs/records (MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) and enter daily labor against Work Orders/Item numbers.
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners.
• Keep a neat, safe work area; support 5S; comply with safety regulations.
• Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
• Support Lean activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (YIAW, Kaizen, etc.).
• Keep shop and aircraft areas clean and uncluttered.
• Care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as directed.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Sheet metal installation

Drilling

Riveting

Countersinking

Reaming

Fastening

Blueprints reading

Solumina

Smarteam

Structural assembly

Rivet guns

Pneumatic drills

Rivet shavers

Files

Reamers

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Certificate

Tools

Solumina

Smarteam

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is recruiting for a RS Structural Mech I on 2nd Shift/Nights in Fort Worth. The role focuses on aircraft sheet metal assembly, riveting, drilling, and fastener work, requiring strong blueprint literacy and experience with Solumina and Smarteam.

We seek candidates with a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of related structural assembly experience, preferably with Savannah Tech program credits.