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Location Iuka, Mississippi

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Job Description

Job Title: Aerospace Structural Assembly Technician

If interested and qualified; please contact Jordyn at 843/972/1884

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Aerospace Structural Assembly Technician where you will be at the forefront of building and assembling parts for rockets, missiles, satellites, and possibly stealth technology structural components for advanced aircraft like the F-35.

Responsibilities

  • Read and understand blueprints to guide your assembly process.
  • Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies including precision drilling, countersinking, and use of calibrated tools.
  • Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures to ensure accurate assembly.
  • Perform part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
  • Measure parts with precision tools such as micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
  • Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality according to statistical processes or other control procedures.
  • Utilize manufacturing shop controls and systems daily.
  • Use appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance, and team structures.

Essential Skills

  • 4+ years experience in aircraft structures.
  • Ability to read and translate blueprints into structural assemblies.
  • Experience with precision tools like micrometers and calipers.
  • Proficiency in riveting, drilling, countersinking, and working with sheet metal and composite parts.
  • Active Secret Clearance highly preferred (not required)
  • US Citizenship required.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to acquire a Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in aircraft maintenance and sheet metal repair.
  • Airframe license is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Experience a high-paying contract role with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology. Benefit from a supportive and innovative work environment that values continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Work inside an advanced aerospace manufacturing facility where you will be part of a dedicated team. You will not need your own tools as all equipment is provided. The position may be filled at varying shift times, including A Shift from Monday to Thursday or B Shift from Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm to 4am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Iuka, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Iuka,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Posting ID: 1270501687 Posted: 2026-06-21 Job Title: Structure Technician