3rd Shift Aerospace Structural Assembler – Fuselage Team

Saab; Oxford (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Saab is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk, at our West Lafayette, IN facility. Positions include on-site training and a start date in early December 2026. Responsibilities include assembly, quality adherence, and mentoring new team members.

Compensation starts at $23-$25 per hour, with a third shift premium of $2.00 per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible and able to obtain required clearances.

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.
• 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 tools

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Saab is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk, at our West Lafayette, IN facility. Positions include on-site training and a start date in early December 2026. Responsibilities include assembly, quality adherence, and mentoring new team members.

Compensation starts at $23-$25 per hour, with a third shift premium of $2.00 per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible and able to obtain required clearances.