**Job Title:** Structures Mechanic **Location:** Marana, Arizona **Job Type:** Contract to Hire **Position Overview:** The Structures Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and replacing aircraft sheet metal structures in accordance with FAA regulations and applicable maintenance manuals. This includes work on main landing gear fittings, aircraft skins, floor beams, and other structural components. The role requires a strong understanding of technical data, fabrication techniques, and aircraft systems. **Key Responsibilities:** + Interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine fabrication, assembly, and installation methods for sheet metal components. + Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts using knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining processes, and layout techniques. + Select appropriate gauge and type of sheet metal or composite material based on product specifications. + Accurately lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines using shop mathematics and precision tools. + Perform general maintenance tasks, including equipment repair and shop housekeeping. + Document component removal in the Component Removal Log and complete routing tags for repairable parts. + Ensure all training records are properly completed and signed off by authorized personnel. + Perform structural work on commercial aircraft larger than a CRJ 900, with preference given to candidates with Boeing and Airbus experience. **Essential Qualifications:** + 1 to 5+ years of experience in aircraft sheet metal, airframe, and structural repair. + Valid driver’s license. + Personal set of basic hand tools. + Proficiency in riveting, drilling, and interpreting blueprints. **Preferred Skills:** + Familiarity with hydraulic press brakes, power shears, forming equipment, and other specialized hand tools. **Work Environment:** + Physical demands include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. + Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs unassisted. + Requires manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing. + Exposure to high noise levels, temperature fluctuations, and safety hazards; protective equipment is provided. + May involve work on the B777 Cargo Conversion Program and other site-wide projects. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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 Marana,AZ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.