Senior Structural Mechanic and Part Fabricator

AeroMech is seeking a Senior Structural Mechanic and Part Fabricator to support aircraft modification and production activities at the Sanford, FL facility. This senior-level position is responsible for independently fabricating, assembling, fitting, drilling, and riveting complex structural components and avionics-related assemblies used in aircraft upgrade and installation programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on aircraft structural experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions while consistently producing high-quality work in a fast-paced aviation environment. The Senior Structural Mechanic and Part Fabricator is also expected to serve as a technical resource to less-experienced team members and support continuous improvement, quality, and production objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently fabricate and assemble complex aircraft structural components and avionics-related parts from blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and work instructions
• Perform precision assembly, fitting, drilling, countersinking, reaming, and riveting operations to required specifications and close tolerances
• Set up and proficiently use pneumatic drills, rivet guns, countersinks, files, reamers, measurement tools, and related fabrication equipment
• Read, interpret, and apply work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and operation sheets with minimal supervision
• Determine appropriate rivet sizes, hole patterns, edge distances, assembly sequences, and fabrication methods based on engineering requirements
• Align, fit, and assemble parts using jigs, fixtures, clamps, pins, fasteners, and other tooling while maintaining dimensional accuracy
• Perform in-process and final self-inspections to verify completed work conforms to engineering, quality, and workmanship standards
• Troubleshoot fit, alignment, fabrication, and assembly issues; perform rework and corrective actions in accordance with approved requirements
• Identify potential quality, manufacturability, tooling, or process issues and escalate or recommend corrective actions as appropriate
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on support to less-experienced mechanics and fabricators; support additional fabrication and installation activities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or aviation maintenance training preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft structural fabrication, aircraft modification, sheet metal, manufacturing, or closely related aviation assembly experience required
• Demonstrated experience fabricating parts from raw material
• Experience with sheet-metal fabrication equipment such as brakes, shears, drill presses, saws, deburring equipment, and CNC equipment.
• Layout experience involving bend lines, bend allowances, setbacks, radii, hole locations, and dimensional tolerances.
• Support prototype and first-article fabrication and working with Engineering and Quality to resolve fit, drawing, or manufacturability issues.
• Somehow include, the senior-level expectations of training, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to less-experienced structures technicians.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Demonstrated ability to perform precision fabrication and assembly work to close tolerances with minimal supervision
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft structural fabrication tools, shop equipment, drilling, countersinking, reaming, riveting, and fastening methods
• Basic computer skills required; ability to navigate electronic work instructions, drawings, and production documentation preferred
• Proficiency in shop math and precision measurements using fractions, decimals, scales, calipers, and other measuring tools as applicable
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated record of quality workmanship and adherence to specifications
• Ability to read, understand, and consistently follow written procedures, engineering requirements, and safety standards
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, prioritize work, and collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Experience working with composite materials and resins is a plus; prior experience mentoring or training junior mechanics is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders, stands, and stairs
• Ability to work in small or restricted spaces as required
• Ability to perform repetitive fabrication and assembly tasks
• Ability to work any shift as operationally required

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 25% may be required
• Employment Information
• Full-Time Position
• Wages negotiable based on experience

Location: Sanford, FL

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor