Assembly Technician

Aerotek; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assembly Technician in Wichita, KS for a contract-to-hire role focused on aircraft component assembly and modification. You will interpret blueprints, use hand tools and shop equipment, and ensure adherence to quality requirements.

The position emphasizes complex assembly, sheet metal work, and the use of drills, rivet presses, and cranes, with a strong eye for process improvement and safety. Onsite workplace with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex assembly, structures and sheet metal.
• 2-5 years of complex assembly and structures experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and communicate work processes verbally.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and composite materials.
• Experience with forklift, drill press, floor mounted rivet press and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Work with blueprints, specifications and work orders to meet quality requirements.
• Complete required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Set up and run shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.
• Troubleshoot problems and look for process improvements.
• Perform rework or changes during the assembly process.
• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies and major assemblies.
• Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools and assemblies.

Skills

Complex assembly

Sheet metal

Blueprint interpretation

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Tools

Squeezes

Drill motors

Countersink cutters

Drill press

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

Join our team as an Aircraft Assembler where you will be responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies per customer requirements. You will identify nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes while working with basic sheet metal, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements.

• Complete required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.

• Set up and run various shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.

• Troubleshoot any problems that occur and continually look for process improvements.

• Perform any required rework or changes during the assembly process.

• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, as well as smaller bench work assemblies.

• Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

Essential Skills

• Experience in complex assembly, structures, and sheet metal.

• 2-5 years of complex assembly and structures experience.

• Ability to interpret blueprints and communicate work processes verbally.

• Proficiency in using hand tools and composite materials.

• Experience with forklift, drill press, floor mounted rivet press, and overhead crane.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.