Aero Structural Assembler — 3rd Shift with Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and student loan

Job summary

Saab is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk and train new team members. On-site training is provided through our Aerospace structures academy, with an anticipated start date in early December 2026.

Responsibilities include assembling aircraft structures, ensuring 100% quality per procedures, and supporting continuous improvement while training new hires.

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

Skills

Assembly experience

Read engineering drawings

Hand tool operation

Quality-conscious

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saab is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk and train new team members. On-site training is provided through our Aerospace structures academy, with an anticipated start date in early December 2026.

Responsibilities include assembling aircraft structures, ensuring 100% quality per procedures, and supporting continuous improvement while training new hires.