Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician for the 2nd shift (2pm-12:30am, Monday through Thursday) with occasional overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. This role involves assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies in accordance with customer specifications.

Responsibilities

Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements.Complete data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.Set up and run shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.Troubleshoot and look for process improvements.Perform required rework or changes during the assembly process.Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and smaller bench work assemblies.Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

Essential Skills

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.One to two years of related experience and/or training.Experience with basic sheet metal, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices.Ability to interpret blueprints.Ability to communicate verbally and write process information.Time management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Six months of vocational training preferred.Experience with forklift, drill press, floor mounted rivet press, and overhead crane.Five years of complex assembly and structures experience.Previous experience with companies such as Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for skill development in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Our climate-controlled workspaces and supportive culture make this a great place to advance your career.

Work Environment

The work environment is climate-controlled, with exposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise levels. Employees must wear steel toe boots. This is a full-time position with expectations for physical activity, including standing, walking, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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