Flight Hardware Jigging & Assembly Specialist

Grex Defense, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grex Defense, Inc. is seeking a hands-on professional to fabricate jigs and fixtures and assemble flight hardware on the shop floor. You will translate designs into tangible tooling and endure tight tolerances in a fast, prototype-to-production setting.

The role emphasizes building repeatable assembly processes, reading blueprints, and maintaining compliance with ITAR/EAR requirements while supporting sensitive defense projects in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications

• Hands-on jig/fixture fabrication and mechanical assembly.
• Read drawings and build to spec and tolerance.
• Comfort in a fast, prototype-to-production shop.
• U.S. person status (ITAR/EAR) required.
• Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• Active security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build the jigs, fixtures, and assemblies that turn parts into flight hardware.
• Design and build tooling, jigs, and fixtures that make assembly repeatable.
• Assemble airframe and system hardware to spec.

Skills

Jig fabrication

Fixture fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Read drawings

Job description

Grex Defense, Inc. is seeking a hands-on professional to fabricate jigs and fixtures and assemble flight hardware on the shop floor. You will translate designs into tangible tooling and endure tight tolerances in a fast, prototype-to-production setting.

The role emphasizes building repeatable assembly processes, reading blueprints, and maintaining compliance with ITAR/EAR requirements while supporting sensitive defense projects in Huntsville, AL.