Aerospace Structural Assembler - 3rd Shift with Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

8 designated holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and EAP

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. On-site training via the Aerospace structures academy, with an anticipated start in early December 2026.

Responsible for assembly, quality, and knowledge transfer within a team-based environment. The role requires reading drawings, using hand tools, and standing for long periods, with a starting hourly rate of $23–$25 plus a $2 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 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

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking 3rd shift Structural Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk. On-site training via the Aerospace structures academy, with an anticipated start in early December 2026.

Responsible for assembly, quality, and knowledge transfer within a team-based environment. The role requires reading drawings, using hand tools, and standing for long periods, with a starting hourly rate of $23–$25 plus a $2 shift premium.