Aircraft Structural Mechanic III - 1st Shift

**requires on-site interview**

Education/Experience

• 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.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements. .
• 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).
• Must display the 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.
• 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. .
• 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. .
• Work with little or no supervision. .
• May assist/instruct other team members. .
• Support Lean Activities. .
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Requirements

• 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, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftswork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules..
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices..
• Must be able to read and interpret blue prints..
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment..
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers..
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials..
• Must be able to work any shift..
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. .
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas. .
  
  

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)