3rd Shift Aft Fuselage Structural Assembler

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Shift premium

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Saab is hiring three 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. Training is provided on-site through the Aerospace structures academy, with a December 2026 start.

You will work in a team-based environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include executing procedures, reading specs, handling Class A surfaces, and training new employees while maintaining productive morale and alignment with Saab's

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 and power tools

Quality and safety awareness

Communication and teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Saab is hiring three 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. Training is provided on-site through the Aerospace structures academy, with a December 2026 start.

You will work in a team-based environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include executing procedures, reading specs, handling Class A surfaces, and training new employees while maintaining productive morale and alignment with Saab's