JOB TITLE: Tool & Fixture Specialist B - 1st Shift
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
PAY RATE: $29-34/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)
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
OT: Volunteer basis
9x80 Schedule: No
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:
Perform routine tool setup activities and minor tool repairs
Manufacture, assemble, and fabricate tooling as required
Operate factory support equipment, including forklifts, to move tools and materials
Provide tooling support to other organizations
Assist in determining fabrication and assembly processes for tool designs
Support reverse engineering efforts for tooling and part fabrication processes
Maintain overall tooling readiness, including preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
Use staging tools and equipment to ensure tooling readiness processes are followed
Read and interpret blueprint drawings and tooling instructions
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
Typically 1+ year of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational school or Associate degree)
Electrical background
Welding experience
Experience operating forklifts
Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (tools)
Forklift operation required
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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