Aerospace Structural Assembler - 3rd Shift (Fuselage)

Saab; Colfax (IN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site training academy

3rd shift premium

Descripción de la vacante

Saab is expanding its West Lafayette, IN facility and seeks 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new team members, and contribute to Saab's state-of-the-art production system.

The role includes on-site training through the Aerospace structures training academy and a start date in early December 2026. Salary starts at $23–$25 per hour plus a $2 shift premium.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Assembly experience

Reading drawings

Tool use

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Descripción del empleo

Saab is expanding its West Lafayette, IN facility and seeks 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new team members, and contribute to Saab's state-of-the-art production system.

The role includes on-site training through the Aerospace structures training academy and a start date in early December 2026. Salary starts at $23–$25 per hour plus a $2 shift premium.