Aerospace Fuselage Systems Installer

SAAB; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is expanding its advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN and seeks Installation Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. The role involves precision assembly, training new teammates, and contributing to a state-of-the-art production system.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in mechanical assembly, and ability to read engineering drawings. On-site training is provided; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical assembly/manufacturing experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or certification in aviation assembly, mechanics, or aircraft maintenance is a plus.
• Experience delivering high quality in ISO/AS9100 environments is a plus.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft fuselage and install systems per procedures.
• Train new team members and support continuous improvement.
• Operate powered hand-tools and perform precision installations.
• Sign off completed work according to specifications.
• Attempt functional/pressure testing of installed systems.

Skills

Mechanical assembly experience

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to quality

Physical stamina

Hand-tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification in aviation assembly/mechanics

Job description

Saab is expanding its advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN and seeks Installation Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. The role involves precision assembly, training new teammates, and contributing to a state-of-the-art production system.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in mechanical assembly, and ability to read engineering drawings. On-site training is provided; overtime may be required.