Aero Structures Assembler — 3rd Shift Fuselage

Saab; Kirklin (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Saab is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new teammates, and help define our production system.

Starting hourly rate is $23–$25 with a 3rd Shift Premium of $2 per hour. Saab provides on-site training, safety, and a path to professional growth through our aerospace structures academy.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft structures and install systems on the fuselage per procedures.
• Train new team members and share knowledge.
• Contribute to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale improvements.
• Complete functional testing of assemblies and systems.
• Sign off when work is complete according to specification.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Shift work

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 U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new teammates, and help define our production system.

Starting hourly rate is $23–$25 with a 3rd Shift Premium of $2 per hour. Saab provides on-site training, safety, and a path to professional growth through our aerospace structures academy.