Assembler

Job Title: Assembly Mechanic Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Description

This role focuses on precision assembly in an aircraft and aerospace manufacturing environment, working on complex and varied mechanical assemblies. You will use hand and power tools, follow detailed blueprints and specifications, and apply sealants, primers, and paints to build high-quality aerostructure components. This is a full-time, first-shift position running from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex and varied aircraft and aerospace components according to detailed blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Lay out and drill holes with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring correct size, spacing, and alignment.
• Install fasteners, bearings, bushings, and other hardware using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Perform countersinking and related precision operations to meet aerospace quality standards.
• Apply sealants, primers, paints, and cleaning agents in accordance with process requirements and safety guidelines.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices such as tape measures to complete mechanical assembly tasks.
• Inspect work during and after assembly to verify conformance with specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the machine shop and assembly environment.
• Follow all safety procedures at all times, including the proper use of gloves, eye protection, and ear protection.
• Lift, move, and position parts and assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for production.
• Stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk regularly throughout the shift to complete assembly operations.
• Demonstrate reliable, on-time attendance and a strong work ethic to support production schedules and team goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years of experience in aircraft or aerospace manufacturing assembly, including work with complicated and varied assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, specifications, and written work instructions.
• High level of proficiency with layout and drilling of holes, including accurate positioning and measurement.
• Hands-on experience installing fasteners, bearings, bushings, and performing countersinking operations.
• Experience applying sealants, primers, paints, and cleaning agents used in assembly processes.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a mechanical assembly environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and a demonstrated drive to achieve high levels of performance.
• Detail-oriented approach to work with a focus on quality and precision.
• Reliable, on-time attendance and dependability.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk throughout the workday.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment, including gloves, eye protection, and ear protection, and following all safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four to five years of assembly experience in aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
• mechanical assembly within an aviation or aerostructure environment.
• Experience working in both assembly and machining divisions is beneficial.
• Familiarity with production environments and meeting scheduled output requirements.
• Comfort using measuring tools such as tape measures and other mechanical measuring devices.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing aerospace organization with a strong presence in Wichita, Kansas, where you can develop your skills in a high-quality machine shop and assembly environment. The facility is well-maintained and provides access to modern tools and equipment, supporting you in doing your best work. You will work a consistent first-shift schedule, which supports work-life balance while contributing to advanced aviation projects in a stable and specialized industry.

Work Environment

The role is based in a machine shop and assembly environment within a very nice, well-kept facility in Wichita, Kansas. You will work on aerospace and aviation components using a range of hand and power tools, measuring devices, and standard assembly equipment. The position follows a first-shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, is required at all times, and strict adherence to established safety procedures is expected

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401KPTOBenefitsMed, Dental, Vision

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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.