Urgent Hiring- Assembly/ Sheet Metal 2nd Shift

Assembly Technician

Join our team as an Assembly Technician where you will be responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies. You will work closely with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and install aircraft components per customer requirements.
• Identify nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes.
• Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to ensure quality standards.
• Complete required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Set up and operate various shop equipment including squeezes, drill motors, and countersink cutters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, continually looking for process improvements.
• Perform rework or changes as needed during the assembly process.
• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies and smaller bench work assemblies.
• Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in complex assembly and structures.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience with sheet metal and riveting.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing regarding work processes.
• Strong time management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Six months of vocational training preferred.
• Experience with forklift, drill press, floor mounted rivet press, and overhead crane.
• Previous experience with companies such as Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Be part of an innovative team in a dynamic and challenging environment. We value continuous improvement and provide opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled area with exposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise levels. Steel toe boots are required. This full-time position operates on a 2nd shift schedule from 2pm-12:30am (Mon-Thurs), with overtime opportunities on Fridays and Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Oct 29, 2025.