JOB TITLE: Early Career Composite Fabrication
LOCATION: North Charleston, SC
PAY RATE: $26/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)

Training: 8 10 weeks OJT/classroom; 3 failed assessments may result in release

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:

Set up and operate machinery for machining, welding, tube bending, sheet metal, and extrusion work.

Perform composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly tasks.

Assemble, repair, modify, and install power plants, drive trains, wire harnesses, and avionics components.

Prepare test articles, fixtures, and data collection devices for various tests.

Apply organic chemical conversions and coatings per specifications.

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and work instructions.

Use conventional hand, power, and pneumatic tools, and perform precision measuring.

Follow safety protocols, including fall protection and confined space requirements.

Successfully complete training and assessments to ensure competency.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.

1+ year of experience in a technical, mechanical, or manufacturing/fabrication role.

Ability to lift 10 35 lbs and meet physical demands including bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, and standing for extended periods.

Ability to work with high-hazard chemicals.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and basic software applications.

Ability to read and apply mathematical calculations, drawings, and specifications in English.

Ability to work variable shifts as required.

Conventional material layup and composite handling.

CNC machine experience.

Precision measuring and use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools.

Experience interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and material specifications.

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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