Structures Tower Aircraft Mechanic - Contract In Midland, TX

Job Title: Structures Tower Aircraft Mechanic (This position is located in Midland, TX - Relocation assistance offered)

Pay: $42.00 / hr + $1500 monthly stipend

Worksite Location: Midland, TX

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Job Description

This role focuses on the assembly, structural work, and maintenance of aircraft components within a clean room environment. You will use your mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical documentation, and experience with large assemblies to ensure that all work meets strict safety, quality, and performance standards. You will contribute directly to operational efficiency by assembling, repairing, and troubleshooting structural and mechanical systems on aircraft-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install aircraft structural components and large assemblies in accordance with work instructions, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, work orders, and engineering documentation to perform precise structural and mechanical work.
• Perform sheet metal repair and structural work, including cutting, drilling, fitting, and fastening of sheet metal components.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to assemble, repair, and modify aircraft structures and related systems.
• Work with bolted assemblies and various fastening techniques to ensure structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
• Inspect completed work to verify compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards, and correct any discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and structural issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with team members and other technicians to coordinate tasks, share information, and resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including updates to work orders, inspection records, and repair logs.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a technician in a relevant field such as mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience assembling and maintaining complex mechanical or structural systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting work instructions, technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience working with bolted assemblies and a variety of fastening techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve mechanical and structural issues.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards, regulations, and best practices in an industrial or technical environment.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly share information and coordinate work with team members.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a controlled clean room environment dedicated to high-precision assembly and structural work. You will wear smocks, hair nets, beard nets as applicable, and shoe covers to maintain cleanliness and protect sensitive components.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/hr.

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 Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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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