Aviation Assembler (Entry-Level, $20/hr)

Middle River Aerostructure Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k Savings Plan

Annual pay raises

Shift differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Educational assistance

PPE program

Onsite gym

On-the-job training

Job summary

STENA in Baltimore, MD is seeking an aviation assembler (entry-level) earning $20.00 per hour. You will perform complex assembly and riveting on major sub-assemblies, reading blueprints and aligning parts with precision. A HS diploma or GED is required and the role involves physical work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary is $20/hour with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth. Background checks and mandatory assessments are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Hands-on problem solver with attention to precision.
• Ability to read blueprints/lofts and follow tool write-ups.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assembly and installation on major sub-assemblies or minor assemblies with precision.
• Riveting operations including difficult-to-access areas using specialized tools.
• Verify fit and alignment using blueprints and measuring devices; document data as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Riveting

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Riveting tools

Job description

Position Title: Aviation Assembler (Entry-Level, $20/hr)

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Company Name: STENA

Description

Please Note: Upon completion of your application and confirmation that you meet the listed qualifications, you will receive a required assessment (TestGorilla) via email within 2 business days. This assessment is a critical part of our selection process. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, physically active environment and takes pride in precision work? If so, this role could be a great fit for you. We're looking for someone who enjoys performing complex assembly and installation tasks—fitting and adjusting parts of major production sub-assemblies or completing minor assemblies with accuracy and care. You’ll also be responsible for checking out minor assembly tools and executing advanced riveting techniques. Ready to roll up your sleeves and build something that matters? Bring your skills to a team that values precision, grit, and growth.

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can‑do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say‑do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do:

Perform complex assembly and/or installation operations involving fitting and adjusting parts and assemblies of major production sub-assemblies* or complete minor assemblies**, to checkout minor assembly tools; and/or to perform the more difficult types of riveting. To perform this function in accordance with the following duties. You will perform this function in accordance with the following duties:

• Works from blueprints, tool write‑ups, lofts, sketches, verbal information, etc. to perform assigned duties.
• Performs assembly of a major production subassembly* and operations of similar complexity where the work involves assembly or installation without the aid of tools, or the existing tools do not locate all parts and assemblies and the specifications necessitate fitting and adjusting of parts or details, coordinating of location of many details and similar duties.
• Determines location, position, accuracy of fit, conformity to contour, etc., of parts and assemblies by comparison with blueprints and/or lofts. Reams holes where no tool is provided, or where extremely close tolerances must be held.
• Fairs outer surfaces where the contour of the work surface is formed into compound angles and reverse curves by working the frames or sunken areas into smooth contour and correct position.
• Performs the more difficult types of riveting operations including riveting in areas where accessibility is very difficult. Suggests and uses special types of bucking bars and/or riveting tools as required to accomplish assigned tasks. Adjusts and operates Drivematic, Erco, and similar riveting machines.
• Makes repairs, replacements and alterations in accordance with engineering and/or Quality Control requirements on work performed by self or other employees when such operations entail work as specified above.
• Prepares surface areas for the application of adhesive and/or sealing compounds by wiping clean with solvent.
• Applies primer and adhesive to surface, installs parts and material, and assures proper fit.
• Seals parts by applying proper sealant, lays parts together and uses clamps, screws and fasteners as required.
• Visually checks parts to assure proper application of sealant.
• Performs initial assembly of parts in minor assembly tools to ascertain location, fit, clearance, etc., of parts in tool and to prove the method and sequence of work operations.
• Uses check tools, fixtures, inspection gauges, and precision measuring devices to acquire product acceptance data. Enters such data into the Improved Inspection System (IIS).

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

• Requires a HS diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or order.
• Ability to stand and perform work duties for an extended period of time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to work in various temperatures (e.g. warm, hot, cold, freezing) to complete warehouse tasks.
• Ability to work in an environment that includes dust and other debris
• Ability to be objective and flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, work assignments, and other interactions that may impact pre‑established course of action for completing projects and assignments.
• Ability to work independently on projects or assignments without close supervisions or detailed instructions to maximize workplace productivity.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely, detailed, and orderly manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (e.g., employees, vendors, truck drivers, public) to create a productive environment.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment
• This position involves access to export‑controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Salary for this role: $20.00 per hour. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering MRAS offers these incentives for hourly roles:

• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• 401k Savings Plan
• Annual Pay Increases and COLA pay
• Shift Differential Pay for off shift schedules
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid‑Time Off/Vacation
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• Health & Safety Personal Protective Program
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• On-the-Job Training

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real‑world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at [e-mail].

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Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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