Aerospace Structural Assembler – 3rd Shift, Fuselage Assembly

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan助

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. Start early December 2026, with paid on-site training and a $23–$25 hourly rate plus $2 shift premium.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, assembling systems, performing functional tests, and supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and morale. Opportunities to train new staff and contribute to a cutting-edge production system.

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

Engineering drawings interpretation

Strong communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the U.S. Air Force T-7A Red Hawk. Start early December 2026, with paid on-site training and a $23–$25 hourly rate plus $2 shift premium.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, assembling systems, performing functional tests, and supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and morale. Opportunities to train new staff and contribute to a cutting-edge production system.