Job Description

The role requires proficiency in using drilling devices such as pistol grip drill motors, 90-degree angle motors, 45-degree angle motors, and countersink cages. You will acquire skills to use reverse pancake motors, snatch blocks/steamboats, Winslow guns, and Spacematic power feeds. You must perform the entire sealing process and be capable of installing and removing various fasteners including button head/flush hilok/hilite, castellated nuts, rivets, blind rivets, and jo-bolts. You may also run hydraulic systems tests.

Responsibilities

• Use drilling devices like pistol grip drill motors, 90-degree angle motors, and countersink cages.
• Operate reverse pancake motors, snatch blocks/steamboats, Winslow guns, and Spacematic power feeds.
• Perform the entire sealing process.
• Install and remove various fasteners including button head/flush hilok/hilite, castellated nuts, rivets, blind rivets, and jo-bolts.
• Run hydraulic systems tests when necessary.

• 1.5 - 2 years of experience in aircraft sheet metal assembly or structural repair.
• High school diploma.
• Mastery in pneumatic tools, electrical bonding equipment, measuring devices, and torquing equipment.
• Ability to use scales, protrusion gages, fastener grip gages, calipers, micrometers, trulok gages, go-no-go gages, ball gages, fastener height gages, torque wrenches, and torque screw guns.
• Proficiency in drilling devices like pistol grip drill motors, 90-degree and 45-degree angle motors, and Spacematic power feeds.
• Ability to drill holes true and round, maintain angularity, determine edge, pitch, and spacing distances, and differentiate hole requirements.
• Skill in installing fasteners such as button head, flush hilok/hilite, castellated nuts, rivets, and jo-bolts.
• Capability in performing various sealing processes.

• Experience with manufacturing drawings (blueprints) to build assemblies.
• Work experience in drilling and countersinking metal surfaces.
• Knowledge of grip gages and Clecos.
• Understanding of the difference between Hilock/Hilite and Rivets.
• Ability to use measurement tools on a 6” scale.
• Experience using bucking bars and tools to install solid rivets.
• Understanding of edge distance (ED).

The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance. Tools are provided, ensuring you can focus on your work without additional burden.

Work Environment

The role is based in a 250,000 square foot facility located in Red Oak, where wings for the Global Express 8000 are manufactured.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Oak, Texas.

**If interested, please apply directly and expect a call from Jaden with Aerotek! I look forward to speaking with you soon!

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.