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Aerotek Aircraft Assembler - Structural in Kinston, North Carolina
Job Title: Aircraft Structural Assembler
- Per Diem Pay (100+ Miles): $37.75 - $40.75 (Taxable is $15.50 - $18.50 / hour; Per Diem is $178.00 per day for 5 days)
Job Description
Aircraft Assemblers will be responsible for large structural assembly for the Airbus 350 XWB, specifically the fuselage section.
Will be responsible for drilling and countersinking composite and metal parts, reading metric blueprints, and following work instructions.
Candidates must be familiar with aircraft parts and structural assembly and capable of passing a plate test.
Flexibility to work any shift is required.
Responsibilities
Perform large structural assembly for the Airbus 350 XWB fuselage section
Drill and countersink composite and metal parts
Read metric blueprints and follow work instructions
Pass a plate test during orientation
Essential Skills
Experience in sheet metal work
Proficiency in aircraft assembly, composite, and riveting
Ability to countersink and use Hi-lok fasteners
Blueprint reading skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Airbus or Boeing is preferred
Military structures experience is acceptable
Why Work Here?
As a leading designer and manufacturer of aero-structures, you will join a global company with over 15,000 employees. You will work in a supportive environment that values research and emerging technologies, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Work Environment
Shifts are available as follows: 1st shift (7am – 3:30pm), 2nd shift (3pm – 11:30pm), and 3rd shift (11pm – 7:30am). You will work 8 hours a day and 7 days a week, with a rotation of 2 weekends on and 1 weekend off. The aerospace manufacturing environment is very clean, with standing and working on lifts all day. Teams consist of 7-12 people, promoting a good work culture despite the repetitive nature and long hours.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kinston, North Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.75
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 Kinston,NC.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Feb 8, 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.
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