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Position Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic

Date: Feb 25, 2025

Location: Farnborough, HAM, GB

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Sheet Metal Mechanic in GAC Farnborough

5,000 Signing Bonus Eligible

Unique Skills:

4x4 Day Shift: 0700-1900.

Highly preferred: structural analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. sheet metal and/or fabrication experience. .

Position Purpose:

The Sheetmetal Technician I works independently or with moderate supervision to fabricate and install complex interior

subassemblies in aircraft.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments. Perform tasks completely, accurately, and in .


  • a timely manner. Ensure that work accomplished meets FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream .


  • standard of quality .


  • Ask questions as needed to understand processes and responsibilities. Keep Leads informed of progress, problems, .


  • and job status .


  • Properly identify (tag) and store customer property and equipment .


  • Assist with disassembly and reassembly of aircraft interiors .


  • Sign off drawings and Work Order items .


  • Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure conformity with drawings and compliance with approved .


  • Gulfstream repair station procedures .


  • Adapt to sudden changes while maintaining productivity and standards of quality .


  • Use the resource planning system to produce picklists and enter daily labor against correct Work Order and item numbers .


  • Effectively use technical reference materials. Learn how to find information .


    • Additional Functions:
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.) .


  • Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered .


  • Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor .


  • Comply with safety rules and procedures .


    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of sheetmetal or fabrication processes (cutting, bending, forming, drilling) is required.


  • Blueprint reading and basic math skills are required.


  • Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent.


  • Process Specifications.


  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.


  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.


    • Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 223989

    Category: Maintenance

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 03/17/2025

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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    General Dynamics
    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

    Should I Apply?

    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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