Join our team as an Aircraft Assembly Technician, where you will play a critical role in assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies according to customer requirements. This position demands expertise in basic sheet metal, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices, along with the ability to identify nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements.
• Complete data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Set up and operate various shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot problems and seek process improvements.
• Perform required rework or changes during the assembly process.
• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and smaller bench work assemblies.
• Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years related experience or training.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Strong verbal communication skills regarding work processes.
• Proficiency in recording process information.

• Six months vocational training preferred.
• Experience with complex assembly, structures mechanic, and sheet metal.
• Forklift, drill press, floor mounted rivet press, and overhead crane operation.
• 5 years of complex assembly and structures experience.
• Prefer previous experience with Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna.

Become part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a climate-controlled work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Experience a supportive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being and success.

Work Environment

Work full-time on the first shift from 6am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturdays. The environment is climate-controlled, and steel toe boots are required. You will be exposed to vibration, work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.