Structural Mechanic I in GAC Appleton
Unique Skills:
Position is being posted for 2nd and 4th shift.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred. One year experience credit considered for graduates of Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program.
Position Purpose: In a team-oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
- Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts/assembly meet FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream standards of quality.
- Rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheetmetal parts, using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
- Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type, size, and hole pattern for rivets.
- Check all work and ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
- Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g., MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs). Use resource planning system to enter daily labor against correct Work Order and Item numbers.
- Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S Program, and comply with all safety regulations.
- Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
- Support Lean Activities.
Additional Functions:
- Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., YIAW, Kaizen events).
- Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
- Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
- Comply with safety rules and procedures.
Other Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of various aircraft structures, sheetmetal, and fabrication processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Read and interpret 6" scale.
- Basic computer 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, including aptitude for hands-on craftwork, professional attitude, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to meet schedules.
- Demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
- Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work any shift.
- Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small or restricted spaces.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 227091
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: Second
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 08/01/2025
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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