JOB TITLE: Tool & Fixture Specialist
LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $34/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Deliver training on the operation, repair, and maintenance of below-the-hook equipment and test tools (scales, weights, rigging).
Ensure safe equipment use by following operational manuals and tooling drawings.
Review internal requirements and evaluate vendor product specifications.
Verify structural integrity of purchased, fabricated, and repaired equipment for compliance and safe operation.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Proofload Technicians.
Perform routine and complex proofload (PL) tests using established procedures.
Conduct operational inspections before and after PL tests to assess equipment condition.
Document test results, inspections, and maintenance activities for accuracy and completeness.
Input test and inspection data into software systems (MES, CMES, Maximo/CRPMS, Cribmaster).
Recommend process and procedural improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Requirements:
High School diploma/GED required
1+ year of related work experience, or equivalent vocational/Associate education
Strong mechanical skills
Tool maintenance experience
Proofload testing knowledge
Equipment inspection & compliance verification
Proficiency in documentation and software systems (MES, CMES, Maximo, Cribmaster)
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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