As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for assembling aircraft sheet metal assemblies and subassemblies, including mating stress critical joints. You will read and understand work orders, blueprints, sketches, and operation station sheets to determine the sequence of operations, fastener type size, and hole patterns. You will align and build assemblies and subassemblies on large, complex manufacturing jigs and fixtures. Additionally, you will drill, countersink, dimple, ream, and chamfer holes on complex structural assemblies for a variety of different fasteners with minimal quality defects. You must effectively use all required hand/power tools, perform inspections and assessments, troubleshoot and rework major discrepancies, maintain designed tolerances, measure parts, and apply sealants as required. You will collaborate with the Production Supervisor and engineering to implement modifications and upgrades to improve performance and safety. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft sheet metal assemblies and subassemblies, including mating stress critical joints
• Read and understand work orders, blueprints, sketches, and operation station sheets to determine sequence of operations, fastener type size, and hole patterns
• Align and build assemblies and subassemblies on large, complex manufacturing jigs and fixtures
• Drill, countersink, dimple, ream, and chamfer holes on complex structural assemblies for various fasteners with minimal quality defects
• Effectively use all required hand/power tools, including portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools, and other necessary hand tools
• Perform inspections and assessments, including inquiry and analysis of scrap damage, corrosion, or wear and tear of structures
• Troubleshoot and rework major discrepancies as necessary
• Serve as the primary point of contact for repairs and modifications due to customer or design changes
• Maintain designed tolerances, edge distance, and pitch per engineering requirements
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions and use check gauges to inspect holes and fastener tolerance
• Apply sealants on structural components, such as fillet and fay seal, as required per engineering
• Collaborate with Production Supervisor and engineering to implement modifications and upgrades to improve performance and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience with forklift, inventory management, data entry, cycle counts, material handling, inventory, warehouse packing, RF scan gun, ERP, and shipping & receiving
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Level III or above in new build aircraft assembly
• Experience in building new assemblies, picking, labeling, warehouse inventory, WDS, and inventory tracking
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Prefers 4+ years of experience

• Experience with measuring parts using micrometers and calipers
• Knowledge of applying sealants on structural components
• Ability to collaborate with Production Supervisor and engineering

The company is growing rapidly and provides a clean, organized, and climate-controlled facility with good lighting. Employees are provided with all necessary tools and measuring equipment. The work environment is deadline-intensive and offers opportunities for overtime. The company values safety and ensures all safety requirements are met, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection where required.

Work Environment

The work environment is highly organized and clean, with a climate-controlled facility. The company provides all necessary tools and measuring equipment. Work hours are typically 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), and overtime is often required. The dress code includes closed-toed shoes, long pants, and t-shirts (nothing vulgar). Safety requirements include steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection where necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

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.