Structures Technician - PDS : Job Details

Structures Technician II - C Shift

Location: Onsite Merritt Island, Florida 32953

Contract Type: Contract 6 months to start

Compensation: Rate $38.85 per hour

Work Schedule: C Shift - Friday to Sunday, 6 AM - 6:30 PM

Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Structures Technicians II to join our team. As a Structures Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and testing structural components for our aerospace projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble, and test first and second stage structures.
• Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment.
• Assist with the transition from development to production, including first articles.
• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions through modification, rework, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Setup and operate precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance functions and daily clean-up of work areas.
• Work off-shift, extended overtime, and weekends if necessary.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 15 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and structures.
• Solid knowledge of structures, including drilling and working with a variety of metals.
• Experience in drilling aluminum, composite, and titanium structures.
• Experience in primary or secondary structures drilling.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions.
• Basic digital literacy (Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs, work in small spaces, and at heights.
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting items up to 35lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Skills:

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field (Airframe License).
• Proven success as a hands-on technical leader.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Military experience.
• Experience in handling and assembling large aerospace structures.
• Experience in new product introduction and a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.