RS Structural Mech II 2nd ShiftNights
Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
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Job Summary
RS Structural Mech II - 2nd Shift/Nightsin GAC Fort Worth
Unique Skills:
This position is for the Sheetmetal Shop on 2nd shift:
Aircraft structural assembly / aircraft sheet metal experience (specifically required).
Strong experience with:
Sheet metal fabrication and installation
Drilling riveting countersinking reaming fastening
Reading blueprints and engineering drawings
Experience with: Solumina & Smarteam
Ability to:
Perform structural assembly and fitting
Use tools such as:
Rivet guns
Pneumatic drills
Rivet shavers
Files reamers
Remove and install fasteners without damage
Work with:
Adhesives sealants solvents
Composite materials and resins
Perform:
Repairs
Precision close-tolerance work
Strong:
Attention to detail
Manual dexterity / hands-on skills
Problem-solving in production environment
Must be able to:
Follow safety regulations and PPE requirements
- 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 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 Program and complies with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Able to work with minimal supervision on duties and tasks .
- Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW Kaizen events etc.) .
- 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 .
- Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs .
- Support Lean Activities .
- Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
- Basic computer skills and basic shop math 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 craftwork a professional attitude attention to detail ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
- Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
- 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.
- Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 236151
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: Second
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 10/02/2026
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.
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