Ground Support Technician (TubeShop)

Job Description

Job Description

Ground Support Technician (TubeShop)

Middle River, MD

6 month Contract-to-Hire

Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM (OT available)

$25/hr-$40/hr

Job Description

In this role, you will be working with a wide range of materials, tools, and fabrication technologies to create custom parts and components according to detailed specifications. You will perform hands-on fabrication, assembly, and equipment operation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on building and iterating on large prototype products. The role is based primarily on the manufacturing floor, supporting facility operations in a fast-paced prototype environment where designs and processes frequently evolve and there may be limited blueprints to follow.

Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor settings, often around very large products and structures, with a significant portion of time spent outdoors due to the size of the equipment and vehicles. The environment requires adaptability, comfort with changing priorities, and readiness to take initiative in a hands-on, production-oriented setting, including the safe use of fabrication tools, heavy equipment, and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute fabrication tasks, including cutting, welding, machining, painting, and assembling materials and components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure accurate production of parts and assemblies when available.
• Operate and maintain fabrication machinery and equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Perform custom fabrication work tailored to specific requirements and customer needs, including metal work for large components.
• Support the repair and fabrication of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to maintain functionality, reliability, and safety.
• Assist with all aspects of vehicle build and integration, including mechanical assembly and composites support as needed.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and other technicians to optimize fabrication processes and resolve technical issues.
• Inspect finished products and assemblies for quality, fit, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments or rework as necessary.
• Use hand tools and heavy equipment safely and effectively to complete fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Perform tube bending and fitting work as part of custom fabrication and large component construction.
• Work at height or on scaffolding when required to support assembly and fabrication activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety regulations, procedures, and protocols.
• Adapt to frequent design and process changes inherent to prototype manufacturing and take initiative to move work forward without waiting for constant direction.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with hand tools used in fabrication, assembly, and mechanical work.
• Proficiency in welding and fitting as part of fabrication and assembly work. -- TIG welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings when provided.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation, such as forklifts, in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Tube bending experience for custom fabrication and large component builds.
• Background in metal work and construction, specifically building large components and structures.
• Comfort working on or around scaffolding and at height when required.
• Ability to operate fabrication and manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong initiative and ability to work proactively in a fast-changing environment without waiting for constant instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality when inspecting and adjusting finished products.
• AS9100 standards is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will join a passionate, mission-driven team focused on building groundbreaking prototype products with the goal of reaching full production. The culture emphasizes collaboration, where every person plays a meaningful part in achieving ambitious milestones and contributing to something historic. You will work in an environment that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to grow your skills while helping to build complex, large-scale hardware.

If interested, please apply or call Madeline Gasser at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middle River, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Middle River,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.