As a Sheet Metal Assembler, you will drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect aircraft parts to ensure that specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders, and verbal/written instructions.
• Interpret documents and instructions to determine the sequence and methods for assembling and repairing sheet metal products.
• Pull parts from inventory and report any shortages to the Supervisor.
• Work with different gauges and types of sheet metal aluminum according to product specifications.
• Clean components and load component parts onto jigs/fixtures.

• 5 years of aircraft sheet metal assembly experience.
• Proficiency in riveting, drilling, and using hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in aerospace industry.

• Experience with various types of sheet metal aluminum.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Join a workplace that offers only 1st shift, providing a consistent work schedule. Enjoy the opportunity for lots of overtime and per diem for qualifying candidates, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance.

Work Environment

The position operates on a 1st shift schedule with four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, and additional 10-hour days on Fridays. Up to 20-25 hours of overtime may be offered. Tools are provided by the company, and composite or steel-toe shoes are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cottonwood Falls, KS.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 Cottonwood Falls,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.