Mechanic

SkillBridge Structural Mechanic

Responsibilities for this Position:

SkillBridge Structural Mechanic in N/A

Unique Skills:

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Must be eligible for the DOD SkillBridge Program.

You may be eligible to participate in SkillBridge if you: Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active Military service. Obtain approval from your unit commander. Agree that participation in the DOD SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

Education and Experience Requirements:

SkillBridge Structural Mech II - 2 years related structural assembly experience.

SkillBridge Structural Mech III - 4 years related structural assembly experience.

SkillBridge Structural Mech IV - 6 years related structural assembly experience.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structure.
3. 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.
4. Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
5. Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
6. 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.
7. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
8. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program, and complies with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

1. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
2. Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft.
3. Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership.
4. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
5. Support Lean Activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
2. Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills.
3. Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
4. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
5. Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
6. Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
7. Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
8. Must be able to work any shift.
9. Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.
10. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.