The structural assembler will be responsible for using a variety of drilling devices and mastering the entire sealing process. This role requires experience in the aviation industry and proficiency with various tools and equipment essential for structural assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Use drilling devices such as pistol grip drill motor, 90-degree angle motor, 45-degree angle motor, and countersink cage.
• Acquire the ability to use reverse pancake motor, snatch block/steamboat, Winslow gun, and Spacematic (power feed).
• Perform the entire sealing process.
• Install and remove button head/flush Hilok/Hilite, castellated nuts, button head/flush rivets, blind rivets, and jo-bolts.
• Determine between shear/tension fasteners.
• Run hydraulic systems tests.

• Experience in the aviation industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent with the ability to read and comprehend English.
• Mastery of pneumatic tools, electrical bonding equipment, measuring devices, and torquing equipment.
• Proficiency in using tools such as scales, protrusion gauges, fastener grip gauges, calipers, micrometers, Trulok gauges, go-no-go gauges, ball gauges, fastener height gauges, torque wrenches, pistol and/or torque guns, and torque screw guns.
• Understanding of all calibration requirements.
• Ability to use drilling devices like pistol grip drill motors, 90- and 45-degree angle motors, Winslow guns, or Spacematic (power feed), and set up countersinks.
• Skill in drilling holes true and round, maintaining 2-degree angularity, determining edge distance, pitch distance, equal distance spacing, and differentiating hole requirements for interference, transition, and clearance fasteners.
• Ability to install fasteners (wet or dry) such as button head, flush Hilok/Hilite, castellated nuts, button head/flush rivets, blind rivets, and jo-bolts, and distinguish between shear/tension fasteners.
• Ability to use Alodine (1132 pen), touch-up paint, topcoat/clear coat.
• Proficiency in using shop floor operating systems, understanding drawings and blueprints, following planning requirements, and having basic computer operating skills.
• Ability to perform sealing processes including fay surface, fillet, pack, aero, brush coat, and dome sealing.

• Experience in the aviation industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Our client offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package aligned with local practices, including medical and dental insurance.

Work Environment

The work environment is a 250,000 square foot facility in Red Oak, where the manufacturing of wings for the Global Express 8000 takes place.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Oak, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Red Oak,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.