Structural Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Build the Future of Flight – Join Us as a Structural Technician III

Location: Vandalia, OH

Payrate: $41.38/hour

Shift: Monday-Friday; 6am to 2:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace and defense industry to hire an experienced Structural Technician . If you have a passion for precision craftsmanship, aircraft structures, and hands-on problem solving, this is your opportunity to support advanced aerospace programs where your skills directly impact safety, quality, and performance.

What You'll Do

• Perform major structural assembly and minor part-fitting operations, including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.

• Align and assemble aircraft structures using jigs, templates, fixtures, and technical drawings.

• Measure and verify part dimensions using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers.

• Install fasteners including rivets, hi-locks, and other structural hardware.

• Complete structural modifications and incorporate engineering changes into assemblies.

• Perform airframe repair and refinishing tasks, including corrosion removal as applicable.

• Interpret and follow technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and aerospace publications.

• Ensure installations meet required specifications, including edge distance and pitch requirements.

• Monitor and verify quality through established inspection and process control procedures.

• Maintain a safe work environment while supporting aerospace production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of relevant structural assembly experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Must own and maintain tools in good working condition.

• Experience with aircraft structural assembly and minor part-fitting techniques.

• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, manuals, and publications.

• Experience completing installations while maintaining proper edge distance and pitch requirements.

• Experience installing structural fasteners, including rivets and hi-locks.

• Knowledge of structural repair, refinishing, and airframe corrosion removal processes.

• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment and meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace and defense industry experience.

• Background with the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, or U.S. military programs.

• Willingness and ability to travel.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you're a skilled Structural Technician looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise on advanced aerospace programs, PDS Tech Commercial wants to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your structural assembly skills to a team helping shape the future of aerospace and defense!

Pay Details: $41.38 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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