RS Structural Mechanic II - 2nd Shift

Appleton, WI 54914

Posted: 07/02/2025 Industry: Defense - Aerospace, Airline - Aviation Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3cxT6BxxFWhin-3I6BCqquUQ= Pay Rate: 25.65 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 12996

Job Description

Required Skills-

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 2 years related structural assembly experience.
  • Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.

Position Purpose:

  • In a team oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, Structural Mech II performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. 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

2. 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 3. 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

4. Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection

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

6. 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

7. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity

8. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program, and complies with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required

9. Able to work with minimal supervision on duties and tasks

10. Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.)

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

12. Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment

Additional Functions:

1. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags

2. Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft

3. Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership

4. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs

5. Support Lean Activities Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints

2. Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills

3. Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math

4. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions

5. 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

6. Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices

7. Ability to work with composite resins and materials

8. Must be able to work any shift

9. Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs 10. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Meet Your Recruiter

Bobby Sachdev
Talent Acquisition/Account Manager

Bobby Sachdev is an experienced Account Manager and Recruiter with over 15 years of specialization in the Aerospace and Manufacturing industries. Passionate about connecting top-tier aerospace talent with leading companies, Bobby is committed to driving business growth and fostering strong, long-term industry relationships.

He excels in talent acquisition, client management, and providing strategic hiring solutions tailored to the needs of aerospace organizations. His dedication to excellence in Aerospace recruitment and business development has consistently helped companies secure the talent they need to thrive in an evolving industry.

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