Sheet Metal Assembler

Job Title: Aircraft Component Assembler Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Component Assembler with experience in basic sheet metal, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices. This role involves assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies per customer requirements. The position also requires identifying nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements.

• Complete required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.

• Set up and operate various shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.

• Troubleshoot problems and continually look for process improvements.

• Perform any required rework or changes during the assembly process.

• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and smaller bench work assemblies.

• Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience/training.

• Experience with sheet metal and complex assembly.

• 2-5 years of structures experience.

• Ability to interpret blueprints.

• Verbal communication skills regarding work processes.

• Ability to write and record process information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Six months of vocational training.

• Experience with equipment such as forklift, drill press, floor-mounted rivet press, and overhead crane.

• Time management skills.

• Prefer experience with Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can enhance your skills in aircraft component assembly and work in a supportive and innovative environment. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a climate-controlled area where employees are expected to wear steel toe boots. The role involves working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to vibration, and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually loud. The position is full-time, offering first shift hours from 6am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime available on weekends. Second shift hours are 2pm-12:30am, Monday through Thursday, with additional hours on Friday and Saturday if needed.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.