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PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. FAA Structural Mechanic in Brunswick, Georgia
Where Rivets Meet Rockets – Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Structural Mechanic!
Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $32.19/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd Shift (3pm - 1:30am)
Join the PDS Tech Commercial Team – Shape the Future of Aviation!
PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a Structural Mechanic IV to join our highly skilled aerospace team. If you're an experienced structural mechanic with a passion for precision and a desire to make an impact, we want you on our team! In this role, you will work independently to perform complex structural assembly tasks, ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
As a Structural Mechanic IV, you'll play an integral role in the assembly and maintenance of critical aircraft components, helping to deliver exceptional results for our customers. You'll lead by example, mentoring and training team members while continuously refining your skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Education and Experience Required:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Six (6) years related structural assembly experience.
Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.
Q-stamp preferred.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
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). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
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 numbers.
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.
Why Join Us?
We value expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As a Structural Mechanic IV, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that continuously strives to improve processes, enhance skillsets, and deliver high-quality results. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a skilled structural mechanic ready to take your career to the next level, apply now to become a Structural Mechanic IV at PDS Tech Commercial! This is your chance to work in the aerospace industry, where your contributions will directly influence the future of aviation.
Pay Details: $32.19 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
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance