Sheet Metal Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Component Assembler Job Description

Join our team as an Aircraft Component Assembler where you will be responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies per customer requirements. You will identify nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes while working with basic sheet metal, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices.

• Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements.
• Complete required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Set up and run various shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.
• Troubleshoot any problems that occur and continually look for process improvements.
• Perform any required rework or changes during the assembly process.
• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, as well as smaller bench work assemblies.
• Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

• Experience in complex assembly, structures, and sheet metal.
• 2-5 years of complex assembly and structures experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and communicate work processes verbally.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and composite materials.

• High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Six months of vocational training preferred.
• Experience with forklift, drill press, floor mounted rivet press, and overhead crane.
• Time management skills and ability to write and record process information.

Be part of a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to innovative aircraft assembly projects. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Work in a climate-controlled area with a requirement to wear steel toe boots. The position requires the ability to handle physical demands such as standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms. The work environment involves exposure to vibration, loud noise, and occasionally moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. This is a full-time position with 1st shift hours from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime on Saturdays, or 2nd shift from 2 pm to 12:30 am, Monday through Thursday, with possible overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.

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 Sep 8, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.