3rd Shift Aerospace Structural Assembler

Saab; New Waverly (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is hiring 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk and to train new team members in our Aerospace structures academy.

Start date anticipated early December 2026, with paid, on-site training and a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Responsibilities include assembling components to engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant assembly or hand tool experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to select and safely use appropriate hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and maintain consistent quality.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and gripping.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized working procedures to deliver 100% quality according to requirements to install systems and final assembly on the aircraft fuselage
• Deliver work according to quality requirements and work instructions; implement the requirements in daily ways of working in a team-based environment
• Support daily, incremental continuous improvement highlighting advancement opportunities in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale
• Ability to complete functional testing of assemblies and systems
• Handling of "Class A" surfaces which includes touch-up painting
• Sign off when work is complete according to specification
• Support the training and transfer of knowledge to new employees
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment, aligned with our Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other tasks as assigned and authorized

Skills

assembly experience

read engineering drawings

hand & power tool use

teamwork & communication

adaptability to extended hours

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is hiring 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk and to train new team members in our Aerospace structures academy.

Start date anticipated early December 2026, with paid, on-site training and a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Responsibilities include assembling components to engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, and supporting continuous improvement.