Aviation Systems Installer & Fuselage Assembler

Saab AB; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Holidays

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette, IN seeks Installation Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk and train new team members. On-site training through our Aerospace installation academy is provided.

Responsibilities include precise assembly, using powered hand-tools, adhering to quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement. You will sign off completed work and help transfer knowledge to new hires, contributing to a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or certification in aviation assembly, mechanics, or aircraft maintenance is a plus.
• Experience delivering high levels of quality in ISO/AS9100 environments is a plus.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform high-repeatability work in a modern manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft fuselage systems and perform final assembly per procedures.
• Work with team to meet quality requirements and instructions.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale.
• Operate powered hand-tools with precision.
• Sign off on completed work and mentor new employees.
• Assist training transfers to new staff.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Hand-tools proficiency

Quality standards ISO/AS9100

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification in aviation assembly/mechanics

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette, IN seeks Installation Assemblers to build the aft fuselage for the T-7A Red Hawk and train new team members. On-site training through our Aerospace installation academy is provided.

Responsibilities include precise assembly, using powered hand-tools, adhering to quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement. You will sign off completed work and help transfer knowledge to new hires, contributing to a strong team environment.