Job Title: Structures Technician III

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling, modifying, and repairing complex aircraft structural components using advanced sheet metal and structural techniques. You will work on large-scale aircraft modification programs, performing precision fitting, drilling, riveting, and structural integration tasks while adhering to rigorous aerospace standards and quality procedures. The position requires strong technical interpretation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a demanding, safety-sensitive aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build major aircraft structural assemblies and perform minor part-fitting operations, including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Align parts on jigs and aircraft using templates and fixtures to ensure accurate fit and alignment of structural components.
• Measure parts with micrometers, calipers, and other precision tools to verify dimensions and ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate engineering changes and updates into existing structures.
• Perform structural repairs and refinishing tasks, including airframe corrosion removal and component repair, in accordance with approved technical data.
• Complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining proper edge distance, pitch, and structural integrity.
• Interpret and apply technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications to perform structural work correctly and efficiently.
• Monitor and verify the quality of work in accordance with statistical process control or other quality control procedures.
• Use sheet metal tools and equipment safely and effectively, including rivet guns and related tooling.
• Support aircraft modification and maintenance activities, including heavy maintenance and structural upgrades on large aircraft platforms.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when working around aircraft, hazardous materials, and heavy equipment.
• Operate or assist with the operation of vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment, or machinery as required for aircraft maintenance and modification tasks.
• Inspect structures, equipment, and vehicles as part of aviation-related duties to ensure they meet safety and quality standards.
• Handle, inspect, or work around explosives, dangerous, or hazardous materials in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Perform job duties in various environmental conditions, including outdoor elements, loud noise, and exposure to fumes or chemicals, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to a high-visibility national defense program that delivers critical, survivable airborne command and control capabilities. The work offers long-term stability and the chance to engage with complex, cutting-edge technologies that go far beyond traditional maintenance and repair operations. You will be part of large-scale modification and mission integration efforts on advanced widebody aircraft, gaining experience that is rare and highly valued within the aerospace and defense industry. The environment emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration across disciplines, and the opportunity to grow your skills while supporting a mission of national importance.

Work Environment

This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is based in a large aircraft modification and integration facility working on widebody platforms. The environment includes hangar, shop, and occasional outdoor work areas where you will support structural modifications, installation of advanced systems, and aircraft integration activities. You will frequently stand, walk, climb stairs and steps, and perform repetitive hand, arm, and finger motions requiring fine motor skills and dexterity. The role requires regular use of precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers, as well as sheet metal equipment and rivet tools. You will frequently rely on close and distance vision, depth perception, and color differentiation, as well as adequate hearing to function safely around active aircraft and equipment. The position involves occasional lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds. You may be frequently exposed to outdoor elements such as high or low temperatures, sun, rain, or snow, as well as fumes or hazardous chemicals and materials. The facility can be noisy, and hearing protection may be required in certain areas. This is a safety-sensitive position responsible for the safety and security of people and property, including inspecting structures, equipment, and vehicles; handling or working around hazardous materials; and operating or supervising vehicles, heavy, or dangerous equipment and machinery in support of aviation-related duties.

This is a Contract position based out of Vandalia, OH.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 Vandalia,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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