JOB TITLE: Aerospace Structural Mechanic III - 2nd Shift
LOCATION: Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $28.75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Shift: Must be available to work any shift

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Perform a variety of complex structural assembly operations.

This includes the use of prints, specifications, and tools to ensure assemblies meet quality standards and customer expectations.

May also assist and guide other team members.

Perform safe and accurate assembly of structural parts, sheet metal layouts, fabrication, and installations.

Execute drilling, riveting, and fitting operations to meet design requirements.

Use required tools including riveting guns, pneumatic drills, reamers, countersinks, and rivet shavers.

Remove and replace fasteners without damaging structures.

Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, sketches, lofts, and operation sheets.

Follow procedures for working with adhesives, sealants, and solvents.

Align and assemble components using jigs, fixtures, clamps, pins, and fasteners.

Shape and form complex angles using proper tooling based on blueprints or verbal instructions.

Perform repairs per DMTs, MRRs, and PCOs; ensure rework meets specifications.

Verify work is defect-free prior to final inspection.

Instruct and support team members with interpreting drawings and solving installation challenges.

Maintain logs and records (e.g., MIR sheets, DMTs, PCOs, Crabs).

Participate in continuous improvement and 5S/Lean initiatives.

Properly use and maintain company tools and PPE.

Ensure accurate job charging and effective shift handoffs.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 4 years of related structural assembly experience

Experience with Solumina and SmarTeam preferred

Q-stamp certification preferred

Basic computer literacy and shop math skills

Ability to read scales and comprehend technical documents

Skilled in close tolerance work and use of specialized tools

Ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders or stands, and lift up to 50 lbs

Experience working with composite resins and materials

Professional attitude, attention to detail, and ability to meet demanding schedules

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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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)