Aerospace Structural Technician III — Precision Assembly

DP Professionals (DPP); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) seeks a Structural Technician III for a Denver-area aerospace/defense project. This 11-month W2 contract requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

The role focuses on assembly, alignment, measurement, and quality verification of structural components for aerospace vehicles. Responsibilities include assembling major structures, fitting minor parts, and ensuring compliance with drawings.

Qualifications

• Must have/own tools in good working order.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints and manuals; install per drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch.
• Progressive experience with structure assembly and minor part fitting; includes airframe corrosion removal where applicable.
• Ability to install rivets and hi-locks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and/or create major assembly structures and perform minor part fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
• Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures; measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify incomplete/complete assemblies and incorporate changes; monitor and verify quality per statistical process or other control procedures.

Skills

Own tools in good working order

Interpreting schematics/blueprints

Structure assembly experience

Rivet/Hi-Lock installation

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED; 5+ years relevant experience

Higher-level degree may substitute for experience

Related experience may substitute for education

Job description

DP Professionals (DPP) seeks a Structural Technician III for a Denver-area aerospace/defense project. This 11-month W2 contract requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

The role focuses on assembly, alignment, measurement, and quality verification of structural components for aerospace vehicles. Responsibilities include assembling major structures, fitting minor parts, and ensuring compliance with drawings.