Structural Integration Technician

griffonaerospace; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Griffon Aerospace in Madison, AL, is seeking a Structural Integration Technician to perform precision drilling, adhesive bonding, fastener installation, and trimming on composite, plywood, and metallic airframe structures. You will work closely with Customer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Flight Test and UAS Flight Operations to ensure tight tolerances and high-quality assemblies in a fast-paced, maker culture.

Must be able to lift 35 lbs, read drawings, and obtain security clearance as a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must lift 35 lbs frequently and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and detailed work instructions.
• Perform precision drilling, countersinking, and hole prep to drawing tolerances.
• Prepare surfaces for adhesive bonds and install structural fasteners to torque specs.
• Trim composite and plywood parts to net dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision drilling, adhesive bonding, fastener installation, and trimming on airframe structures.
• Install rivets, blind fasteners, and threaded inserts to specified torque and spacing.
• Trim edges and bond lines to net dimensions and tolerances.
• Interface with Customer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Flight Test and UAS Flight Operations Staff.
• Work from traveler/router or MES/ERP work orders in a fast-paced shop.

Skills

Lift 35 lbs often

Manual tool use

Read drawings & instructions

Precision drilling & hole prep

Surface prep & bonding

Install structural fasteners

Trim components to net dimensions

Experience with aerospace composites

MES/ERP work orders experience

UAS/aerospace/defense background

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and composites industry, is seeking a talented Structural Integration Technician to perform precision drilling, adhesive bonding, fastener installation, and trimming on composite, plywood, and metallic airframe structures. This position directly interfaces with Customer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Flight Test and UAS Flight Operations Staff. The growing Madison, AL-based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter!

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate
• Ability to lift 35 lbs often and work standing up for a full 8hr shift
• General use of hand tools and measurement devices including drills, rivet guns, trim saws, deburring tools, calipers, and drill templates/jigs
• Ability to work to engineering drawings and detailed work instructions
• Ability to perform precision drilling, countersinking, and hole preparation on composite, plywood, and metallic structures to drawing tolerances
• Ability to prepare surfaces for and apply structural adhesive bonds
• Ability to install structural fasteners (rivets, blind fasteners, threaded inserts) to torque and spacing specifications
• Ability to trim composite and plywood parts, edges, and bond lines to net dimensions

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience with aerospace composite structures (fiberglass, carbon fiber, plywood), structural fasteners, and adhesive bond preparation and bonding processes
• Experience working from a traveler/router or MES/ERP work order system
• Prior UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing experience

JOB LOCATION

• Madison, Alabama, United States

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time/Regular

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

• Yes

ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Yes