JOB TITLE: RS Aircraft Structural Mechanic IV
LOCATION: Appleton, WI
PAY RATE: $32.18/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:
- Apply advanced skills to contribute to the development of techniques and employee capabilities; completes work in innovative and effective ways.
- Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, including varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts and assemblies meet specifications.
- Interpret complex schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions to perform safe and accurate layout, fabrication, and installation of parts or equipment.
- Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure all paperwork and quality standards are met.
- Adapt quickly to new tasks with minimal disruption to established schedules and goal hours.
- Use all necessary tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, reamers) for riveting structural assemblies and removing fasteners without damage.
- Follow work orders, blueprints, lofts, and operation sheets to determine sequencing, rivet size/type, hole patterns, and use of adhesives, sealants, and solvents.
- Verify that all completed work is defect-free prior to final inspection.
- Mentor and train team members; assist in blueprint interpretation and develop shop aids or processes to address installation issues.
- Maintain accurate logs and records (e.g., MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
- Align and assemble parts using jigs, fixtures, clamps, and fasteners.
- Perform repairs per DMTs, MRRs, and PCOs; complete necessary rework to ensure conformity.
- Plan workloads, assess materials and documentation needs, and help lead assigned projects to meet or exceed schedule expectations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with 5S and Lean principles.
- Support Lean activities and comply with all safety and housekeeping policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 6 years of related structural assembly experience
- Experience with Solumina and SmarTeam preferred
- Q-Stamp preferred
- Proficient with computers and related software.
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
- Skilled in close-tolerance work; proficient with specialized tools and equipment.
- Capable of solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
- Experienced in using multiple precision measuring tools within specified tolerances.
- Must be able to work any shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to climb ladders, stairs, stands, and work in confined or restricted areas.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be a U.S. Person (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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