3rd Shift Aerospace Structural Assembler – Train & Build

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is expanding its West Lafayette, IN, advanced manufacturing facility and seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. Training is provided through our aerospace structures academy, with an anticipated start in early December 2026.

Starting hourly rate is $23–$25, plus a 3rd shift premium of $2.00 per hour. Candidates should be able to read engineering drawings, use hand tools, and stand for long periods while performing repetitive

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 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

Reading drawings

Tool usage

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Overtime flexibility

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical aviation cert

Tools

Precision hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Saab is expanding its West Lafayette, IN, advanced manufacturing facility and seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. Training is provided through our aerospace structures academy, with an anticipated start in early December 2026.

Starting hourly rate is $23–$25, plus a 3rd shift premium of $2.00 per hour. Candidates should be able to read engineering drawings, use hand tools, and stand for long periods while performing repetitive