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Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

Join our team as an Assembly Technician, where you will utilize your skills in complex metallic or composite assemblies within the military or aerospace industry. You will be responsible for following work instructions and ensuring accountability for all tasks performed. Your excellent communication skills and eye-hand coordination will be crucial in executing your duties effectively.

Responsibilities

+ Follow work instructions and be accountable for the work performed.

+ Utilize good oral and written communication skills.

+ Employ basic inspection gauges and use common hand and power tools.

+ Understand and use simple drawings and sketches to fit check and assemble detail parts.

+ Identify and properly install fasteners and sealants.

+ Perform any other incidental duties as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Military or aerospace industry experience with complex assemblies.

+ Good math skills to understand complex instructions.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

+ Good attention to detail and ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ At least 1 year of aircraft assembly experience (drilling, bucking, and shooting rivets).

+ Experience in honing, detail machining, blueprint reading, and aircraft assembly methods is helpful.

+ Experience in aviation assembly and small parts assembly.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your growth is nurtured. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters teamwork and innovation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a favorable environment with adequate lighting and temperature, free from hazardous conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment is generally favorable, with adequate lighting and temperature. Work is performed within the prep area of the processing building, as well as in a machine shop environment along with sub-assembly areas. The role involves extended periods of sitting and standing, with the potential to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Jan 27, 2026.

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.