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Build the Future of Flight: Join Our Team as a Structural Mechanic! Your Craftsmanship Keeps Aerospace Moving

Location: Brunswick, GA | Schedule: 1st Shift, 6am to 4:30pm | Pay Rate: $28.75/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer to hire an experienced Structural Mechanic. If you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and building world-class aircraft, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you'll perform advanced structural assembly and sheet metal work that directly contributes to the safety, quality, and performance of cutting-edge aircraft. Working alongside a skilled team of aviation professionals, you'll use your expertise to deliver exceptional results while helping shape the future of aerospace.

What You'll Do

As a Structural Mechanic, you'll work with minimal supervision to complete complex structural assembly tasks while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform structural assembly, fitting, drilling, riveting, and sheet metal fabrication on aircraft components and assemblies.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, lofts, sketches, and operational specifications to complete precise installations.

• Assemble, align, fit, and rivet aircraft structures using specialized tools, fixtures, clamps, and fastening equipment.

• Remove and replace fasteners without damaging surrounding structures.

• Fabricate and install sheet metal parts while connect skilled professionals with exciting opportunities that help shape the future of aerospace. Through our partnership with an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer, you'll contribute to innovative aircraft programs while working in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where quality craftsmanship is valued working with adhesives, sealants, composites, and specialty materials.

• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure defect-free workmanship before final inspection.

• Perform repairs and rework using Discrepant Material Tags (DMTs), Material Review Requests (MRRs), and Production Change Orders (PCOs).

• Maintain accurate production documentation, logs, and job records.

• Assist and mentor fellow team members by interpreting engineering drawings and sharing technical expertise.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives while maintaining a clean, organized,

• and safe work environment.

• Properly use and maintain company tools, equipment, and ground support equipment.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, and production efficiency.

• Coordinate work between shifts and communicate effectively with teammates and leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 4 years of structural assembly experience.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

• Strong knowledge of structural assembly, sheet metal fabrication, drilling, riveting, and aircraft repair techniques.

• Skilled in close-tolerance work using specialized hand and pneumatic tools.

• Basic computer skills and shop mathematics.

• Ability to work with composite materials, adhesives, sealants, and specialty aerospace materials.

• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work stands, work in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and work any assigned shift.

• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality and safety.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing or aircraft assembly experience.

• Experience using Solumina and Smarteam manufacturing systems.

• Q-Stamp certification.

• Experience mentoring or assisting less experienced mechanics.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

• If you're an experienced Structural Mechanic with a passion for precision and aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the aircraft that keep the world moving. Your next great

opportunity starts with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $28.75 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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