Structures Mechanic

Job Title: Structures Technician IV

Job Description
Join a dynamic team as a Structures Technician IV, where you will be instrumental in assembling and creating major assembly structures and fitting operations. You will work from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, contributing to a significant defense program that involves modifying Boeing 747-8 aircraft into specialized military platforms.
Responsibilities

• Assemble and create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations, including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporate changes into the structure.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of aviation structures experience, with military experience welcomed.
• Proficiency in sheet metal work, airframe maintenance, and aircraft modification.
• Ability to understand technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications.
• Capability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
• Progressive experience in structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques, and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have own tools in good working order.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance repair, riveting, and corrosion handling.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dayton, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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