Senior Level Production Mechanic Jobs
Senior level production mechanic jobs put experienced technicians in charge of complex equipment systems, process improvement initiatives, and the teams that keep production lines running at peak performance. Roles are predominantly on-site across Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Cintas, Sodexo, and People Integra hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsWork Schedule and Training Requirements
- Candidates must be available to work any shift, including weekends.
- Training will take place on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Required availability to start: January 11.
Job Overview
- You will be part of the Production Structures/Assembler team supporting the Greenville Production Team.
- The team is responsible for the production, build, repair, and delivery of F-16 and C-130 aircraft to customers.
- As a Production Structures/Assembler, F-16/C-130 Technician, you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, fabricating assemblies, and installing and repairing various sheet metal and structural assemblies and subassemblies for F-16/C-130 aircraft using sheet metal tools.
The role also requires knowledge of aircraft structural assembly operations and maintenance, including:
- Precision drilling and reaming.
- Riveting and installation of various fasteners.
- Light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- Aircraft structural assembly, installation, and repair activities.
General Requirements and Physical Demands
The candidate will be required to:
- Understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
- Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or inside aircraft.
- Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
- Work safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free work area.
- Properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials and toxic or caustic chemicals in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
- Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing essential job functions, employees will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks.
- Employees are regularly exposed to vibration.
Basic Qualifications
- F-16/C-130 specific structural experience or extensive experience with flight control work, including ailerons, rudders, flaps, etc.
- Experience with light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- 8+ years of aviation, heavy/light manufacturing, assembly, or repair experience.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to perform assembly and installation work using assembly jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools.
- Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
Desired Qualifications
- Heavy/light aircraft structural repair or aircraft sheet metal experience.
- Aircraft structural modification or heavy/light structures overhaul experience.
- Aircraft assembly, maintenance, and/or modification experience. Commercial experience will also be considered.
- Experience with drill reaming, countersinking, and hydraulic installations.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many Years of experience do you have working in an aerospace structural repair or Manufacturing environment?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Work Schedule and Training Requirements
- Candidates must be available to work any shift, including weekends.
- Training will take place on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Required availability to start: January 11.
Job Overview
- You will be part of the Production Structures/Assembler team supporting the Greenville Production Team.
- The team is responsible for the production, build, repair, and delivery of F-16 and C-130 aircraft to customers.
- As a Production Structures/Assembler, F-16/C-130 Technician, you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, fabricating assemblies, and installing and repairing various sheet metal and structural assemblies and subassemblies for F-16/C-130 aircraft using sheet metal tools.
The role also requires knowledge of aircraft structural assembly operations and maintenance, including:
- Precision drilling and reaming.
- Riveting and installation of various fasteners.
- Light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- Aircraft structural assembly, installation, and repair activities.
General Requirements and Physical Demands
The candidate will be required to:
- Understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
- Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or inside aircraft.
- Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive movements and work overhead.
- Work safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free work area.
- Properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials and toxic or caustic chemicals in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
- Mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing essential job functions, employees will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job tasks.
- Employees are regularly exposed to vibration.
Basic Qualifications
- F-16/C-130 specific structural experience or extensive experience with flight control work, including ailerons, rudders, flaps, etc.
- Experience with light structural repair and replacement of thin skins.
- 8+ years of aviation, heavy/light manufacturing, assembly, or repair experience.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to perform assembly and installation work using assembly jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments, and mechanics hand tools.
- Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
Desired Qualifications
- Heavy/light aircraft structural repair or aircraft sheet metal experience.
- Aircraft structural modification or heavy/light structures overhaul experience.
- Aircraft assembly, maintenance, and/or modification experience. Commercial experience will also be considered.
- Experience with drill reaming, countersinking, and hydraulic installations.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many Years of experience do you have working in an aerospace structural repair or Manufacturing environment?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, SC 29607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Senior Level Production Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level production mechanic job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can diagnose complex mechanical failures independently, lead maintenance teams, and drive process improvements without close supervision. Highlighting experience owning preventive maintenance programs, training junior technicians, and reducing downtime through root cause analysis gives candidates a clear edge. Cross-functional exposure, such as collaborating with engineering or quality teams, strengthens your profile further.
Which companies hire senior level production mechanics?
Companies hiring senior level production mechanics right now include Cintas, Sodexo, and People Integra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large manufacturers, industrial equipment producers, and facilities-intensive operations where mechanical expertise directly affects output and safety.
Are there remote senior level production mechanic jobs?
Yes, though options are limited given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of senior level production mechanic openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve roles with a technical oversight, training, or field service component rather than continuous floor-based work.
What makes a production mechanic role senior level?
Senior level production mechanic roles go beyond hands-on repair to include ownership of maintenance strategy, leadership of technician teams, and accountability for equipment uptime across an entire facility or production line. These positions require deep technical judgment, the ability to mentor less experienced mechanics, and a track of solving systemic mechanical problems, not just responding to individual breakdowns.
Which industries hire the most senior level production mechanics?
Senior Level production mechanic roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on continuous, high-volume production processes where experienced mechanics who can lead maintenance programs and minimize unplanned downtime deliver the most direct operational impact.