Aerospace Assembly Technician

Job Title: Aerospace Assembly Technician

Job Description

The Aerospace Assembly Technician works in a precision aerospace shop assembling and finishing aerospace components. This role involves hands-on mechanical assembly of close-tolerance, precision-machined parts and requires strong attention to detail, consistent quality, and strict adherence to engineering specifications and aerospace manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and finish precision aerospace components in a machine shop environment using established mechanical assembly processes.
• Perform mechanical and precision assembly of close-tolerance, precision-machined parts while adhering to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Install nut plates and other hardware accurately, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and secure fastening.
• Carry out riveting operations, including preparation, installation, and inspection of rivets to meet aerospace quality requirements.
• Install threaded inserts such as Keenserts, Keyserts, and Helicoils, ensuring correct placement and torque to specified standards.
• Install and secure heating coils and related components as required by assembly instructions and engineering drawings.
• Apply masking to parts and surfaces to protect critical features during finishing, coating, or other processing steps.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to determine assembly sequence, hardware requirements, and tolerance expectations.
• Follow torque specifications for all fasteners and hardware, using appropriate hand and power tools to achieve proper torque values.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to perform accurate assembly and verification.
• Perform quality inspection of assembled components to confirm conformity with aerospace standards, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Maintain awareness of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and follow FOD prevention practices to ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Execute countersinking operations and other structural preparation tasks in accordance with specified tolerances and quality criteria.
• Document work as required, following shop procedures and quality guidelines to support traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve assembly issues and continuously improve assembly processes.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Experience in aerospace assembly with precision and close-tolerance components.
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly and precision assembly of aerospace hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to work with precision machined components and close-tolerance assembly requirements.
• Experience with nut plate installation and related aerospace hardware.
• Riveting experience, including installation and inspection of rivets for aerospace applications.
• Keensert and Keysert installation experience, including other threaded inserts.
• Experience installing Helicoils and other threaded insert systems.
• Hardware installation skills for various fasteners and aerospace components.
• Ability to install and handle heating coils during assembly operations.
• Masking experience to protect critical surfaces during finishing or coating processes.
• Blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, structural requirements, and tolerance specifications.
• Knowledge and application of torque specifications for fasteners and hardware.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in mechanical and aerospace assembly.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments with an understanding of industry quality standards.
• Quality inspection skills, including dimensional checks and visual inspection of assemblies.
• FOD (Foreign Object Debris) awareness and adherence to FOD prevention practices.
• Ability to work accurately with tolerances, structure requirements, and countersinking operations.
• Skill using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce high-quality work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a precision machine shop environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry quality systems and documentation practices.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving assembly and fit issues.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to best practices in aerospace assembly.

Why Work Here?

You will join a precision-focused aerospace manufacturing environment that values craftsmanship, consistency, and quality. The organization promotes a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to refine your technical skills and work with advanced components and processes. You can expect a stable, structured setting where clear procedures, high standards, and professional growth are central to daily operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a precision aerospace machine shop environment, working directly with close-tolerance, precision-machined components. You will regularly use hand and power tools, as well as precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, while following detailed blueprints, engineering drawings, and torque specifications. The work involves standing at benches or workstations, handling small hardware and assemblies, and operating within a structured aerospace manufacturing setting that emphasizes cleanliness, FOD awareness, and adherence to quality procedures. Work hours and shifts align with typical production schedules in a shop environment, where safe work practices and appropriate industrial attire are expected.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

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.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

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.