Structural Mechanic IV

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking high level structural assembly mechanic position in Savannah, GA.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways
• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements
• Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications
• Ability to move to new tasks with minimal, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
•  Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cutand form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents
• Check all work and ensure a defect free assembly prior to final inspection
• Mentor, train, and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs)
• Align and assembles parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity
• Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations.
• Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assesses requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and complies with all safety regulations
• Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies

Qualifications and requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.
• Q-stamp preferred. 
• Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures
• Good working knowledge of computers and related software
• Must be able to read and interpret blue prints
• Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment. Should be able to use all tools required to do the job
• Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole number
• Thorough knowledge in the use of multiple measuring devices, demonstrated ability to use within specified tolerance
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.