Aerospace Structural Assembler — 3rd Shift Training

Saab; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

8 holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan—re

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab is hiring 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new team members, and contribute to a state-of-the-art production system.

Paid on-site training through our aerospace structures academy starts early December 2026. Starting hourly rate is $23–$25 depending on experience, with a $2.00 per hour shift premium.

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 procedures 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

Hand tool experience

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Tool safety

Stamina and standing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Saab is hiring 3rd shift Structural Assemblers in West Lafayette, IN to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. You will assemble aircraft structures, train new team members, and contribute to a state-of-the-art production system.

Paid on-site training through our aerospace structures academy starts early December 2026. Starting hourly rate is $23–$25 depending on experience, with a $2.00 per hour shift premium.