Gulfstream Aerospace

Overview

The Structural Mechanic 2 position at Gulfstream in Van Nuys involves performing various structural assembly operations in a production environment, emphasizing safety, quality, and teamwork. Gulfstream is committed to empowering its employees and providing a supportive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations.
• Safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts on aircraft.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using required tools.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations.
• Check all work to ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records.
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs and fasteners.
• Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags and perform necessary rework.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and comply with safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste materials.
• Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft.
• Exchange job-related information and coordinate work activities between shifts.
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related structural assembly experience.
• Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills.
• Ability to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in small spaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Tuition Assistance

Additional Information

• Location: GAC Van Nuys
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: First
• Posting End Date: 06/24/2026