3rd Shift Aerospace Structural Assembler (Training Academy)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new teammates, and contribute to a state-of-the-art production system.

Paid on-site training through our aerospace structures academy starts before December 2026. Responsibilities include following standardized procedures, ensuring quality, supporting continuous improvement, and working with cross-functional teams to meet schedule

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

Hand tools

Read drawings

Quality procedures

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new teammates, and contribute to a state-of-the-art production system.

Paid on-site training through our aerospace structures academy starts before December 2026. Responsibilities include following standardized procedures, ensuring quality, supporting continuous improvement, and working with cross-functional teams to meet schedule