Job Title: Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic

Located: Mesa, AZ

Pay: $30-37/hr (weekend work differential on top)

Job Description

As a Structures Technician, you will engage in the unique bonding and assembly processes crucial to airframe production. Your primary tasks will include setting up assembly fixtures, drilling, fay sealing, fastener installation, and trimming/fitting components. You will be involved in dynamic and manufacturing operations to ensure the precise assembly of composite parts and structures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble composite parts and assemblies of varying complexities and sizes.
• Safely and correctly utilize shop tools and machinery, including drills, die grinders, and calipers.
• Drill a variety of hole sizes in both composite and metal structures, including stack-ups of dissimilar materials.
• Work hands-on with multiple fastener types, such as Hi-Lite, Hi-Lok, and Composi-Lok.
• Apply hands-on aircraft manufacturing experience with both composite and metallic airframes.
• Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leaders to support collaboration across teams.
• Provide technical and operational input for assessment and repair/maintenance recommendations.
• Work on manufacturing assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of installations, including troubleshooting, and may provide guidance in troubleshooting processes.
• Follow assembly instructions to ensure accurate completion of complex project assemblies.
• Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and complete assigned tasks.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience with aircraft fabrication and assembly or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency in using specialized tools and equipment to assemble or repair aircraft.
• Ability to identify, install, and remove common aircraft fasteners.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and models.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a precision yet manual manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of proper drill speeds and feeds for materials being worked.
• Understanding of hole angularity and the importance of hole tolerances.
• Proficiency in using hand drills, power feed drills, Jiffy/E-Tech tools preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing philosophies and tools a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Work Here?

Join an exciting workplace in the space sector that offers comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support. Enjoy a competitive pay structure with bonuses and equity, and a 401k with a 100 match on the first 6. Benefit from company-paid life and disability insurance, along with flexibility in paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Work Environment

You will work in an aircraft hangar with temperature control, though humidity levels may rise due to the nature of aircraft parts. The environment is equipped with necessary technologies and tools to facilitate your tasks effectively. The shifts available are 1st Shift (6 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon-Thur/Thur-Sun) and 2nd Shift (4 PM - 2:30 AM, Mon-Thur), with potential overtime opportunities.

This is a Contract position based out of Mesa, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

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.

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.

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.