Structural Mechanic 3

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,339 - 50,571; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Structural Mechanic 3 in Van Nuys, California. Candidates must have at least 4 years of related structural assembly experience, a high school diploma or GED, and skills in aircraft structural repair.

This role requires working under minimal supervision to perform assembly operations, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards while assisting team members...

Qualifications

• Must have structural repair experience.
• Must have experience working on aircraft.
• Basic computer and shop math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform assembly and fitting of parts and structures.
• Read work orders, blueprints, and operation sheets.
• Instruct and assist other team members.

Skills

Structural repair experience

Experience working on aircraft

Basic computer skills

Hands-on craftswork aptitude

Attention to detail

Close tolerance work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years related structural assembly experience

Tools

Solumina

Smarteam

Job description

Structural Mechanic 3in GAC Van Nuys

Unique Skills

• Must have structural repair experience.
• Must have experience working on aircraft.
• Multiple shifts available.
• The base compensation range is $31.46 - $36.71 per hour.
• Final compensation will be determined by qualifications, skills, education, experience, and location.

Benefits

• 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. 4 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred. Q-stamp preferred.

Position Purpose

In a team oriented work environment, under little to no supervision, Structural Mech III perform a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignments, ensuring conformance to specification. All work is performed in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and meets customer expectations. May assist and instruct other team members.

Job Description

Essential Functions

1. Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts/assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft.
2. Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
3. Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures.
4. 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.
5. Check all work and ensure a defect‑free assembly prior to final inspection.
6. 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.
7. Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g., MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
8. Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners. Utilize proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
9. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), and perform necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
10. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and comply with all safety regulations. Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions

1. Participate in continuous improvement activities.
2. Properly use and maintain company‑provided tools and equipment and return items to the tool room after use.
3. Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment.
4. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags.
5. Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft.
6. Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turnover report meetings and direct contact with leadership.

Other Requirements

1. Basic computer and basic shop math skills.
2. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions and read a scale.
3. Must have essential personal skills and possess aptitude for hands‑on craftswork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
4. Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
5. Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
6. Must be able to work any shift.
7. Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas and lift 50 lbs.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans