JOB TITLE: (P) Aircraft Fabrication and Installation Technician
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: $20-23/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:

Select correct parts, materials, tools, hardware, and assemblies to install, fit, fasten, align, and adjust structural components using production and engineering drawings

Perform pre-installation assembly work to ensure accurate structural component installation

Identify and report job constraints, including workmanship errors, defective parts or materials, tooling issues, and procedural discrepancies in accordance with procedures

Perform repairs, rework, functional checks, and incorporate authorized changes as directed by the Lead

Remove and replace installed components and related parts as required

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering instructions, and dispositions

Maintain strict safety compliance, including use of required PPE at all times

Uphold exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards

Perform mechanical and cosmetic rework, adjustments, replacements, and calibrations on aircraft interiors and systems, including galleys, lavatories, stowage units, seating, hydraulic systems, fiber optic systems, and aircraft doors

Install, file, sand, paint, and finish decorative laminate (declam) materials

Communicate professionally with suppliers and customers

Use basic computer systems and applications

Stand for extended periods and work in elevated or confined spaces as required

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED with 1+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Machine setup, machining, welding setup/welding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusion, tube bending, and fabrication

Composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly

Precision mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly

Power plant and drivetrain assembly, repair, or modification

Soldering of electronic or avionics components

Wire harness and avionics assembly and installation

Test article, fixture, and data collection device preparation

Organic chemical conversion and paint preparation

Application of organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance

Work on low-complexity articles following established drawings and requirements

Fabrication experience required (aerospace not required; shipbuilding, automotive, or manufacturing acceptable)

Aerospace systems experience preferred, including filing, sanding, painting, decorative laminate application, and cosmetic rework

Experience with aircraft systems such as waste and potable water, hydraulics, ICS, PECS, and duct installation

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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