JOB TITLE: Tool & Fixture Specialist
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
PAY RATE: Up to $41/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: First (6:00 am 2:30 pm)

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 complex tool setup, inspection, repair, and fabrication activities for assembly and fabrication tools.

Operate manual and computer-controlled machinery, hand tools, and precision alignment equipment.

Provide tooling support, design fabrication/assembly tools, and perform proof-load integrity tests to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness.

Work under general direction with a focus on safety, reliability, and process improvement.

Set up, align, level, and inspect complex tools; perform major repairs as needed.

Manufacture and modify tools using manual/CNC machines and precision equipment.

Operate factory support equipment, including cranes and forklifts, to move tools and materials.

Design or reverse-engineer tooling based on engineering drawings or requirements.

Deliver training on use, maintenance, and repair of below-the-hook and test equipment.

Verify structural integrity and regulatory compliance of purchased, fabricated, and repaired equipment.

Perform and document proof-load tests, inspections, and maintenance per established procedures.

Use MES, CMES, Maximo/CRPMS, and Cribmaster to review, verify, and record work.

Recommend process and procedural improvements to increase safety and reduce downtime.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.

Proficient in MES, Outlook, CRPMS.

Experience with cranes, forklifts, and complex tool setup.

Strong knowledge of inspection, repair, and proof-load testing processes.

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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