Aircraft Sheet Metal and Structural Technician

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Job summary

Links Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structural Technician with active SECRET U.S. Security Clearance to join our Vandalia, OH team.

The role focuses on assembling major aircraft structures, aligning parts on aerospace vehicles, and performing precise structural modifications. The technician will oversee complex operations, provide mentorship, and coordinate with engineering to meet timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace structural assembly.
• Mastery in blueprint reading and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret complex schematics and install per drawings with edge distance and pitch.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute highly complex assembly operations.
• Provide expert technical support and mentorship to technicians.
• Lead large-scale projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards.
• Act as liaison between production floor and engineering management.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices.
• Conduct advanced inspections and quality assurance checks.
• Develop and implement training programs for team members.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Blueprint reading

Technical documentation

Structural assembly

Riveting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL TECHNICIAN - SECRET CLEARANCE

Location: Vandalia, OH

Pay Rate: $46.65per hour

Hours: Full-time with Overtime

Summary:

Join a leading Aerospace and Defense firm as a skilled technician specializing in advanced sheet metal and structural assembly. This position involves assembling major aircraft structures, aligning parts on aerospace vehicles, and performing precise structural modifications. Ideal candidates will possess comprehensive experience with precision layout, heavy structure repairs, and blueprint interpretation.

Description – Aircraft Structural Technician:

• Oversee and execute highly complex and critical assembly operations
• Provide expert technical support and mentorship to all technician levels
• Lead large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
• Act as a key liaison between the production floor and engineering management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and integrate best practices
• Conduct advanced inspections and quality assurance checks
• Develop and implement training programs for team members
• Ensure optimal maintenance and calibration of all tools and equipment
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to enhance overall manufacturing processes

Qualifications – Aircraft Structural Technician:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace structural assembly
• Mastery in blueprint reading and technical documentation
• Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
• Advanced experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal
• Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks
• Must have own tools in good working order
• Strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the physical ability to frequently lift or carry up to 50 lbs
• Must successfully pass a physical, drug screen, background check, and driving record screening
• Active SECRET U.S. Security Clearance

Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $46.65per hour
• Available health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401k

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