Senior Aerospace Structural Technician & Lead - Assembly

Judge Group, Inc.; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Technician IV in Vandalia, OH. This full-time contract role (1 year, to hire) involves complex aerospace structural assembly, modification, and inspection in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate will apply engineering drawings, perform precision drilling and fastening, and lead junior technicians to ensure schedules and quality targets are met. The role requires extensive blueprint interpretation, accuracy with micrometers and calipers,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Typically 8–15 years of aerospace structural assembly or related manufacturing experience.
• Advanced experience performing structural assembly, modification, repair, and fitting operations.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, engineering drawings, manuals, and technical publications.
• Experience with precision drilling, reaming, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation.
• Extensive experience using precision measuring equipment and calibrated tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must possess personal tools in good working condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural assembly operations involving aircraft and aerospace components.
• Assemble, fit, modify, and repair structural assemblies using engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Execute precision drilling, reaming, countersinking, riveting, fastening, and alignment operations.
• Install aerospace fasteners including rivets, hi-locks, and related hardware.
• Lead complex assembly projects and provide technical guidance to technicians.
• Assist in developing and implementing best practices and standardized work instructions.
• Monitor product quality using process controls and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Aerospace Structural Assembly

Technical Documentation Interpretation

Blueprint Reading & Interpretation

Technical Schematics Interpretation

Fastener Installation

Rivet Installation

Hi-Lock Installation

Precision Measuring Tools

Structural Modifications

Quality Inspection

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Aircraft Structure Fabrication

Aviation Sheet Metal Work

Education

Associate degree in Aerospace Manufacturing, Aviation Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field

Advanced aerospace manufacturing certifications

Job description

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Technician IV in Vandalia, OH. This full-time contract role (1 year, to hire) involves complex aerospace structural assembly, modification, and inspection in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate will apply engineering drawings, perform precision drilling and fastening, and lead junior technicians to ensure schedules and quality targets are met. The role requires extensive blueprint interpretation, accuracy with micrometers and calipers,