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Structural Mechanic 3

Structural Mechanic 3

West Palm Beach, FL

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 peopleand when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Why Gulfstream

Gulfstream is the global leader in business aviation, setting the standard for safety, quality, and innovation. When you join our team, youll be supported by a company that values craftsmanship, precision, and experience.

Competitive, marketbased hourly pay that reflects advanced structural assembly expertise
Shift differentials, where applicable
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contribution
Longterm career stability with a respected aerospace leader
Training and development opportunities to continue growing your technical skills

What You Will Do

Perform complex structural assembly, fitting, drilling, and riveting operations on aircraft
Fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal and structural components to engineering specifications
Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, and engineering changes
Inspect completed work to ensure conformity to design, quality, and customer requirements
Remove and install fasteners and components without damage to surrounding structure
Assist and guide other team members on methods, tooling, and blueprint interpretation
Complete required logs, records, and job charging accurately and on time
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S and Lean principles

What You Will Bring

High School Diploma or GED required
4 years of related structural assembly experience
Familiarity with structural aspects of new installations (STCs, ASCs, etc.) preferred
Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred
Qstamp preferred
Ability to read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform closetolerance work
Basic computer skills and shop math proficiency
Ability to work with composite resins and materials
Must be able to work any shift
Ability to climb ladders and stands, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

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Put your craftsmanship to work on industryleading aircraft. Apply today and help us continue our mission to create and deliver the worlds finest aviation experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 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, Structural Mech III 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. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. May assist and instruct other team members.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

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 .

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). 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, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents .

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. Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information .

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. Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

Participate in continuous improvement activities .

Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment and returns items to tool room after use .

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 through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Basic computer and basic shop math skills.

Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions and read a scale.

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

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 work any shift.

Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234988

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Structural Mechanic 3 in West Palm Beach, Florida at Gulfstream

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