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Job Title: Assembly Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Specialist to join our team on the 2nd shift from 2pm to 12:30am, Monday through Thursday. This role involves the assembly, modification, and installation of aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies according to customer requirements. Overtime work is expected on Fridays and possibly on Saturdays twice a month, offering a chance to complete tasks early and enjoy the weekend.

Responsibilities

+ Interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assemble products that meet quality standards.

+ Gather and document data to facilitate assembly progress.

+ Set up and operate shop equipment such as drills, squeezes, and precision measuring tools.

+ Troubleshoot issues during the assembly process and propose process improvements.

+ Perform necessary rework or modifications during the assembly process.

+ Assemble major and minor components, including sub-assemblies and bench work.

+ Move and obtain the correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.

Essential Skills

+ High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.

+ 1-2 years of related experience or training.

+ Ability to interpret blueprints.

+ Strong verbal communication skills regarding work processes.

+ Competence in writing and recording process information.

+ Proficiency in time management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Six months of vocational training is preferred.

+ Experience with sheet metal and complex assembly.

+ 5 years of experience in complex assembly and structures.

+ Experience with companies such as Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna is preferred.

+ Ability to operate a forklift, drill press, floor-mounted rivet press, and overhead crane.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and innovative work environment that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth and advancement. Enjoy working in a climate-controlled area with supportive colleagues and a chance to contribute to exciting projects in the aviation industry.

Work Environment

The work environment is climate-controlled, with exposure to vibration and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and chemicals. The noise level is typically loud. Employees are expected to wear steel toe boots while working full-time in this setting. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Dec 13, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.