Structural Mechanic III

General Dynamics • Mesa, AZ

120d

About The Position

The Structural Mechanic III position at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Mesa, AZ, involves performing a variety of structural assembly operations in a team-oriented work environment. The role requires minimal supervision and focuses on ensuring that all work meets company design specifications and quality standards. The position is essential for maintaining the high standards of the aircraft assembly process and may involve instructing and assisting other team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-stamp preferred.
• Basic computer and basic shop math skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
• Must have essential personal skills and possess aptitude for hands-on craftswork.
• 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 climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job.
• 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 defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Instruct and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders.
• 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.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO).
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Multiple shifts available
• Up to 25% travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees