Structural Mechanic III - Savannah, GA

Aviation Personnel; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation staffing agency in Savannah, GA is seeking a Structural Mechanic III to perform various structural assembly operations. The ideal candidate will have heavy structural aviation experience and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include riveting, reading blueprints, and supporting team activities in a dynamic environment. Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related structural assembly experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various structural assembly operations using required tools.
• Rivet structural members and ensure conformity to specifications.
• Instruct and assist team members with blueprints and engineering orders.

Skills

Heavy structural aviation experience

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with composite resins and materials

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Portable riveting guns

Pneumatic drills

Job description

Position

Structural Mechanic III - Savannah, GA

Unique Skills

Heavy structural aviation experience preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 3 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, 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. May assist and instruct other team members.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.


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 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.


4. Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.


5. Check all work and ensure a defective 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.


9. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.


10. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations.


11. Work with little or no supervision.


12. May assist/instruct other team members.


13. Support Lean Activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

1. Basic computer skills.


2. Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.


3. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.


4. Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftswork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.


5. Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.


6. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.


7. Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.


8. Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers.


9. Ability to work with composite resins and materials.


10. Must be able to work any shift.


11. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.


12. Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas.