Aerotek is seeking qualified Structures Mechanics - backshop work. Pay range $35-50/hour DOE per diem included. Boeing badge NOT required. Hiring ASAP.
Job Description
We are seeking qualified Structures Mechanics for the repair and overhaul of aircraft assemblies, including cowlings, inlets, leading edges, ailerons, and other components. This role will be based in a large specialized component MRO building in Everett, WA. The work primarily involves doors and horizontal stab skin panels, removing and replacing skin panels with solid rivets and hilocks, and reworking dents.
Responsibilities
- Repair and overhaul aircraft assemblies such as cowlings, inlets, leading edges, and ailerons.
- Work on doors and horizontal stab skin panels, removing and replacing skin panels with solid rivets and hilocks.
- Rework dents and trim away metal material using die grinders and DA sanders.
- Drill out and replace hi-loks and other blind fasteners with high precision to prevent overlarge holes.
- Use various tools including drills, bucking bars, rivet guns, socket wrenches, and hi-lok pliers.
- Maintain the in-out production schedule of overhauled units.
- Participate in orientation and safety training during the first week.
Essential Skills- 4+ years of precision aircraft structures drilling and blind riveting in an MRO environment.
- Ability to remove rivets, drill, ream, countersink, and rivet from drawings without close instruction.
- Proficiency in using hand tools such as wrenches, hi-lok pliers, and socket sets.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience doing skin splice repairs is preferred.
- Experience using skin wedges to separate and/or relocate skin panels is a bonus.
- Must be open to working 1st or 2nd shift
Work Environment
The role is situated in a component repair shop within a large MRO facility. Work is not performed in a hangar or on aircraft. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with potential assignments on different shifts, including a weekend shift. Expect to work 40-50 hours per week, with overtime available.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Everett, Washington.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $44.00 - $50.00
• 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 Everett,WA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 14, 2025.
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.