Structural Mech IV

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and视觉

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Voluntary programs: adoption, prepaid/

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in St. Louis seeks a Structural Mech IV to perform complex structural assembly tasks using 3D models, blueprints, and detailed layouts. You will ensure conformance to specifications and support supervision with inspections and FAA sign-offs.

The role requires advanced proficiency in CATIA/My3D, six years in structural assembly, and strong knowledge of aircraft structures. Benefits include medical coverage and retirement plans. First shift, full-time, based in St.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience with Solumina and SmarTeam preferred; Q-stamp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures with various drilling and riveting operations.
• Read blueprints and operation sheets to determine sequence and tolerances for rivets and layouts.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure FAA paperwork and quality standards are met.
• Mentor teammates and develop shop aids to resolve installation problems.
• Maintain logs and records (MIR, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Plan workloads and procure required materials for tasks.

Skills

3D modeling

detailed measurements

layouts development

install from 3D models

aircraft structures knowledge

blueprint interpretation

installation requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 years related structural assembly experience

Q-stamp preferred

Tools

CATIA

My3D

Solumina

SmarTeam

Job description

Unique Skills

Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferably CATIA and My3D. Candidate must be capable of performing detailed measurements, developing accurate layouts, and planning new structural installations directly from 3D models. Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, blueprint interpretation, and installation requirements is essential.

Structural Mech IV in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills

Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferable CATIA and My3D. Candidate must be capable of performing detailed measurements, developing accurate layouts, and planning new structural installations directly from 3D models. Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, blueprint interpretation, and installation requirements is essential.

The compensation range for this role is $27.72 - $36.38 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Benefits

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 6 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.. Q-stamp preferred.

Position Purpose

In a team oriented work environment, independently performs a variety of structural assembly operations using required. tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignment, and ensure conformance to specification. Assists and instructs other team members. 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:Essential Functions:

• Use ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways .
• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements .
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications .
• Ability to move to new tasks with minimal, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule .
• Rivet structural 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). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures .
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cutand 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 .
• Mentor, train, 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 assembles parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners .
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity .
• Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations. Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required. materials and documentation for assigned tasks .
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and complies with all safety regulations .
• Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Good working knowledge of computers and related software.
• Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment. Should be able to use all tools required. to do the job.
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of multiple measuring devices, demonstrated ability to use within specified tolerance.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• 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: 235789
• Category: Operations
• Percentage of Travel: None
• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 09/17/2026
• 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.
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• Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft