Job Title: Structures Technician

Job Description

This role involves researching technical data and performing inspection, repair, and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures such as main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins, and floor beams. The technician will read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal products.

Responsibilities

• Research technical data and perform inspection, repair, and replacement of aircraft sheet metal structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts, equipment, and products.
• Select gauge and type of sheet metal or nonmetallic material according to product specifications.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material using shop mathematics and layout techniques.
• Perform maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Make appropriate entries in Component Removal Log and complete identification tags and repairable/parts routing tags.
• Ensure proper documentation on training records and routine/non-routine work cards.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in aircraft sheet metal work.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Basic set of tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial aircraft larger than a CRJ 900, Boeing and Airbus preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health savings accounts, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.

Work Environment

The role requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, with frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level. It involves occasional crawling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Operate equipment such as hydraulic press brakes, power shears, forming equipment, hand tools, lift equipment, stands, ladders, glass beading equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Work is primarily located at the B777 Cargo Conversion Program but may involve working property-wide. Protective equipment such as goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and safety harnesses are required.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $39.12 - $46.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.