Urgent Hiring for Structural Mechanic I -  Savannah, GA 31408

Role : Structural Mechanic I

Location : Savannah, GA 31408

Duration : 12 Months

Work Schedule : 40 hours per week

Job Description :

Education and Experience Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related structural assembly experience.
• Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• One year of experience credit considered for graduates of Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program.

Position Purpose :

In a team-oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, perform a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Essential Functions :

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, including varied drilling and riveting operations, ensuring parts and assemblies meet FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream quality standards.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheet metal parts, using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine the sequence of operations, type, size, and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work to ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and utilize all logs and records (e.g., MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs). Use the resource planning system to enter daily labor against the 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's 5S Program, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Work under moderate supervision on assigned duties and tasks.
• Support Lean Activities and participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., YIAW, Kaizen events).

Additional Functions :

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements :

• Basic knowledge of various aircraft structures, sheet metal, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret a 6" scale.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
• Essential personal skills, including an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, professional attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work with others to meet demanding schedules.
• Good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work any shift.
• Ability to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
20 hours ago