Job Title: Assembly TechnicianJob Description

Join our team as an Assembly Technician, where you will work on the 2nd shift from 2pm to 12:30am, Monday through Thursday, with overtime opportunities on Fridays and potentially on Saturdays. You will be responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies according to customer specifications. Your role will include identifying nonconforming parts and ensuring quality throughout the assembly process.

ResponsibilitiesWork with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assemble components meeting quality requirements.Gather and complete required data to facilitate assembly progress.Set up and operate various shop equipment, such as squeezes, precision measuring tools, drill motors, and countersink cutters.Troubleshoot problems during assembly and continuously seek process improvements.Perform required rework or changes during the assembly process.Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and smaller bench work assemblies.Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies as needed.Essential SkillsHigh school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Six months of vocational training preferred.Proficiency with forklifts, drill presses, floor-mounted rivet presses, and overhead cranes.Time management skills.Ability to interpret blueprints.Effective verbal communication regarding work processes.Ability to write and record process information.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with sheet metal, complex assembly, and structures mechanic work.Five years of experience in complex assembly and structures.Previous experience with Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna preferred.Why Work Here?

You will work in a dynamic and engaging environment where your skills and contributions are valued. Our company offers a supportive culture, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment is climate-controlled, and employees are expected to wear steel toe boots. It includes exposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is typically loud, but reasonable accommodations can be made 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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 31, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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