JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structural Mechanic I
LOCATION: Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $21.21/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)

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:

Assemble and fit detail parts and structures; perform drilling and riveting operations

Rivet structural assemblies, including sheetmetal, using portable riveting guns, pneumatic tools, countersinks, reamers, files, rivets, and rivet shavers

Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine rivet placement, type, size, and sequence

Inspect work to ensure defect-free assemblies prior to final inspection

Maintain logs and records (MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) and enter daily labor into resource planning system

Align and assemble parts using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners

Maintain a clean and orderly work area and support the company 5S program

Work under moderate supervision and support Lean initiatives

Participate in continuous improvement activities (YIAW, Kaizen events)

Maintain and care for shop equipment and tools

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required

1 year of structural assembly experience (experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred)

Graduates of Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program may receive 1 year experience credit

Basic knowledge of aircraft structures, sheetmetal, and fabrication processes

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including 6" scale

Basic computer skills and shop math

Manufacturing/production shop environment

May involve working with composites, sheetmetal, and other aircraft materials

Shift flexibility required

Hands-on craft skills with attention to detail

Ability to work effectively with others and meet production schedules

Demonstrated good housekeeping and safety practices

Ability to work with composite resins and materials

Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders/stands/stairs, and work in small/restricted spaces

Must read, write, speak, and understand English

Must be a U.S. Citizen (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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