JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structural Mechanic IV
LOCATION: Cahokia, IL
PAY RATE: $33.81/hour
We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!
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?
Job Details:
Contract Length: 12 months (opportunity for extension)
Shift: 2nd
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna
Perks: Bonus potential and priority as a Tier 1 supplier
Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide
Summary:
Independently perform structural assembly operations using tools, schematics, and specifications to ensure work meets quality and customer standards.
Provide guidance and training to team members.
Leverage expertise to mentor others, develop techniques, and complete tasks efficiently.
Assemble and fit parts, perform drilling, riveting, and layout/fabrication on aircraft.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions.
Collaborate with supervision and Inspection to ensure FAA compliance and quality standards.
Transition to new tasks with minimal impact on goals and schedules.
Use tools such as riveting guns, drills, countersinks, and rivet shavers to rivet assemblies and safely remove fasteners.
Inspect assemblies to ensure defect-free work prior to final inspection.
Mentor team members on blueprints, drawings, and production challenges; create methods and shop aids to address installation issues.
Maintain accurate records, including MIR sheets, DMTs, and PCOs.
Align and assemble parts using jigs, clamps, and fasteners; perform rework to meet conformity requirements.
Plan workloads and resources to meet deadlines and exceed schedule expectations.
Oversee projects and procure necessary materials and documentation.
Maintain a clean, organized work area; support the 5S and Lean Initiatives Program, and comply with safety regulations.
Required Skills:
High School Diploma or GED required.
6+ years of structural assembly experience.
Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
Q-stamp preferred.
Proficiency with computers and related software.
Skilled in close-tolerance work, using mathematical formulas, fractions, and decimals.
Strong knowledge of measuring devices and their application within tolerance.
Ability to work any shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work in confined spaces.
Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national staffing firm 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 provide professionals with opportunities to excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords:
aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design
Take your aerospace career to new heights-apply today!
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
