Structural Mechanic III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton, WI is seeking a Structural Mechanic III to perform assembly, riveting, and sheetmetal work on aircraft structures in a 4th shift. Read blueprints and operate required tools to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.

Under minimal supervision, you will train others, maintain logs, and coordinate with teams across shifts. Travel up to 25% and a high school diploma with 4 years related experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely perform assembly and riveting operations on aircraft structures; ensure parts meet requirements.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence and hole patterns.
• Instruct and assist team members in interpretation of drawings and orders; support continuous improvements.

Skills

4 years structural assembly experience

Read blueprints/operation sheets

Team oriented

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Solumina

SmarTeam

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Structural Mechanic IIIin GAC Appleton

4th shift

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 assignment, and ensure conformance to specification. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. May assist and instruct other team members.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• 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 .
• Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule .
• Rivet structural members, 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). Ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures .
• 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 .
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection .
• 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 .
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) .
• 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 .
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity .
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations. Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Basic computer and basic shop math skills.
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions and read a scale.
• 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.
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.
• This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235673

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/08/2026

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

Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh
Job Segment: Hydraulics, Mechanic, Inspector, Engineer, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Aviation