JOB TITLE: RS Senior Aircraft Cabinet Finisher
LOCATION: Cahokia Heights, IL
PAY RATE: $33.81/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we re seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!

Job Details:

Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier

Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

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:

Prepares, applies, and touches up finishes on aircraft furniture per design specifications and engineering drawings.

Assists leads by overseeing projects, mentoring coworkers, and providing guidance to other finishers.

Perform high-quality repairs and finishing of aircraft furniture both in the shop and on the aircraft.

Apply finishes using spray equipment and manual/mechanical methods.

Interpret material specifications to ensure conformance with engineering and design standards.

Coordinate with the Design group to ensure finishes align with customer-approved samples.

Maintain safety standards and support the 5S and housekeeping programs.

Mentor and train less experienced technicians.

Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to identify and implement process improvements.

Use material tracking systems to log parts demands, track squawks, and sign off work.

Contribute to team OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures) initiatives.

Assume Lead responsibilities when needed and help delegate tasks to assigned technicians.

Conduct and assist with safety audits.

Maintain shop equipment and associated Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

Contribute ideas for process improvement through the Your Ideas @ Work (YI@W) program.

Participate in monthly 5S audits.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required

4 years of experience in wood finishing processes

Advanced knowledge of cabinet finishing techniques and products

Aerospace industry experience preferred

Must be computer literate

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, and work in confined spaces or on any shift

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:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)