Start Date: 08-04-2026
Date Added: 29-09-2023
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE36 – Entry Level – Junior Tech

Description:Structural Mechanic Trainee                                                                                            
Location:  Tulsa, OK                                               
Salary:  TBD based on experience  
Contract Duration: 1 Year + 

Unique Skills:
Shifts available –
Position is entry level into the Gerber work area.
2nd Shift 3pm to 1:30am Monday through Thursday.

Weekend Nights Work shift is Thursday 4 Hours 3:00p to 7:00p, Friday through Sunday 12 Hours/Day 5:00p to 5:30am

Experience/Education:
Must Haves (Non-Negotiable):
•    High School Diploma or GED.
•    Entry level position
•    Strong mechanical aptitude
•    Valid drivers license
•    Enrollment in a Technical Aviation program preferred.
•    Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
•    Listening and computer keyboard skills

Position Purpose:
This is an entry-level position in which the individual will be trained in the manufacturing processes of the aircraft. In a team environment, under direct supervision, perform a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Under specific instruction and guidance, perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting operations using basic mechanic hand tools (pneumatic drills, rivet gun, counter sinks, reamers and files, etc.)
2.    Ensure parts and work content meets the instructions of assigned manufacturing employee and/or Quality Control Inspector
3.    Learn to read work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement
4.    Align and assemblies parts to be riveted using holding fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners
5.    Observe and assist to become familiar with parts and assemblies, then works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained 

Other Requirements:
1.    Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math 
2.    Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions 
3.    Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules 
4.    Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices 
5.    Proficiency in current personal computer based software 
6.    Must be available to work any shift
7.    Must be able to lift and transport objects up to 40 pounds

To apply please email your resume to Cherise at: cunnerstall@cantech.agency

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