3rd Shift Aerospace Structural Assembler

Saab; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off with holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is expanding its West Lafayette, Indiana facility and is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk trainer. In this role you will assemble aircraft structures, train new team members, and contribute to a state-of-the-art production system, with on-site training available through Saab's Aerospace structures academy.

Starting early December 2026, you will join a 3rd shift with a $2 premium.

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

High school diploma

Engineering drawings

Hand & power tools

Standard procedures

Teamwork

Stamina/physical

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Saab is expanding its West Lafayette, Indiana facility and is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk trainer. In this role you will assemble aircraft structures, train new team members, and contribute to a state-of-the-art production system, with on-site training available through Saab's Aerospace structures academy.

Starting early December 2026, you will join a 3rd shift with a $2 premium.