**Job Title: Assembler** **Job Description** The Production Assembly Technician fabricates Barrier Filters and Aero structures for commercial and military rotorcraft that protect engines from unscheduled maintenance and replacement. The role requires efficiency in performing all tasks, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to procedures and policies while focusing on first pass yields. **Responsibilities** + Build Engine Inlet Air Filtration Systems for rotorcraft. + Maintain an acceptable level of attendance as per the Attendance Policy. + Install and remove universal and flush head rivets, hi-loks, cherry-max, hi-shear fasteners, and platenuts. + Work with and around various chemicals and adhere to all standards regarding PPE. + Interpret engineering drawings and other documents to ensure proper build completion. + Effectively document job completion paperwork. + Use protective equipment as required. + Build sheet metal sub-assemblies to specifications for CH-53K, and UH-60's, plus some low volume parts. + Select and use their own tools. + Operate hand tools and power tools like a pneumatic squeeze and a battery-operated drill. **Essential Skills** + Technical and mechanical skills for close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, rivet installation, trimming, and assembly. + Ability to use micrometers, rulers, and calipers for in-process self-inspections. + Experience with rivet installation. + Proficiency in reading blueprints. + Drilling experience. + Heavy mechanical assembly skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED required. + Entry level to 3 years of experience. + Recent military separation is advantageous. + Recent technical school graduates are welcome. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a consistent raise schedule for entry-level technicians, solid benefits upon conversion to direct hire, and a climate-controlled environment. The company provides all tools and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and a 401k with company match. **Work Environment** Work in a climate-controlled, low volume assembly environment. The role is predominantly a sit-down job at a bench, providing a comfortable working condition. Candidates must be open to working a four-day, ten-hour shift schedule, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. There will be opportunities for voluntary and some mandatory overtime, potentially exceeding 50 hours per week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, MO. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Chesterfield,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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.