JOB TITLE: (P) Tool & Fixture Specialist
LOCATION: Saint Louis, MO
PAY RATE: $53.50/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:

Performs setup, maintenance, inspection, and repair of tools; manufactures assembly and fabrication tools using precision machinery and hand tools.

Provides tooling support to internal teams; operates factory equipment, cranes, and industrial trucks; works at heights with fall protection.

Designs, tests, and demonstrates fabrication and assembly tools to ensure production of acceptable parts and assemblies.

Develop solutions for complex tool setup activities (alignment, leveling).

Perform visual inspections, make major repairs, and manufacture tools using manual and CNC machines.

Provide tooling support to other departments and coordinate problem resolution.

Design fabrication and assembly tools per engineering drawings or customer requests.

Demonstrate functionality of tools by producing first parts and resolve tool-related issues.

Reverse-engineer designs and fabrication processes as needed.

Work under general direction and mentor less experienced employees on complex tasks.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Must have relevant work experience

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a factory environment involving sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, and operating hand/power tools.

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

Lift up to 35 lbs independently; occasional two-person lift for heavier items.

Frequent overhead reaching, walking on flat surfaces, standing on flat or uneven surfaces, and balancing on ladders or steps.

Occasional climbing on 3 12 ft ladders or stands.

Rotate head/neck, crawl, squat, bend/stoop, lie down, and operate foot controls.

Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials; occasional contact with metals, plastics, sealants, and solvents.

Exposure to noise, elevated platforms, and atmospheric conditions.

Occasional finger manipulation (1 3 hrs/day).

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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