Structural Mechanic 2

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a Structural Mechanic II to perform assembly, riveting, and alignment of aircraft structures. The role requires reading blueprints and orders, ensuring defect-free work, and maintaining production records.

Must be detail-oriented, safe, and able to work with various hand tools and fixtures. Responsibilities include following procedures, repairing nonconformities, and supporting lean initiatives while maintaining a clean and organized shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years related structural assembly experience.
• Solumina and Smarteam experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely assemble and fit detail parts and structures; perform drilling and riveting per specs.
• Rivet assemblies using appropriate tools and ensure no damage to structure.
• Read work orders, blueprints, and specs to determine hole patterns and sequences.
• Verify work and ensure defect-free assemblies before inspection.
• Maintain logs and records (MIR, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) accurately.
• Align parts with jigs and fixtures; form complex angles per blueprints.
• Make repairs per DMT/MRR/PCO; rework to meet conformity.
• Maintain clean, safe workspace and follow 5S and safety rules.

Skills

Structural assembly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Solumina

Smarteam

Job description

Structural Mechanic 2 in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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 world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Position Purpose:

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, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft .
2. 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 .
3. 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 .
4. Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection .
5. Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) .
6. 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 .
7. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity .
8. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program, and complies with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

1. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags .
2. Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft .
3. Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership .
4. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs .
5. Support Lean Activities .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
2. Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills.
3. Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
4. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
5. 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.
6. Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
7. Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
8. Must be able to work any shift.
9. Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.
10. 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: 237440

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/11/2026

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.

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