Assembly

Job Title: Aircraft Structures Assembler

Job Description

This contract-to-hire role focuses on assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies in a climate-controlled production environment. You will work with basic sheet metal, composites, and complex assemblies while interpreting blueprints and following customer and quality requirements. The position offers consistent full-time hours with overtime opportunities and the chance to transition to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies in accordance with blueprints, specifications, work orders, and customer requirements.
• Interpret and work from engineering blueprints and specifications to ensure assemblies meet all quality and dimensional requirements.
• Complete required data gathering and documentation to accurately record assembly progress and process information.
• Set up and operate various shop equipment, including drill presses, floor-mounted rivet presses, squeezes, and precision measuring tools, as well as drill motors and countersink cutters.
• Perform basic sheet metal and composite fabrication tasks, including riveting, shimming, and complex assembly work on structures and spares.
• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and smaller bench assemblies, including complex composite assemblies such as 787 frames.
• Identify, report, and help resolve nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes during assembly.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during assembly and actively look for and suggest process improvements.
• Perform required rework and incorporate engineering changes during the assembly process while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Move, stage, and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies to support efficient workflow.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete structural and composite assembly tasks.
• Communicate verbally with team members and supervisors regarding work status, issues, and process changes.
• Accurately write and record process information, including any deviations, rework, or changes performed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including working safely around moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, and chemicals, and using required personal protective equipment.
• Meet production schedules by effectively managing time, supporting overtime needs, and working assigned shifts, including potential weekend work.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to five years of complex assembly experience in an aerospace or similar manufacturing environment.
• Two to five years of aircraft structures experience, including sheet metal and structural assembly.
• Hands-on experience with basic sheet metal work, including riveting and structural assembly methods.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and precision measuring tools for assembly and inspection.
• Experience with composite fabrication and composite material assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex assemblies, including complex compound unique shimming and structures mechanic tasks.
• Ability to identify nonconforming parts and conditions and follow appropriate processes to address them.
• Strong time management skills to meet production deadlines and support overtime requirements.
• Ability to communicate verbally regarding work processes and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to write and accurately record process information and assembly data.
• Capability to regularly use hands and arms, stand, walk, and reach during the majority of the shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for assembly tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.