JOB TITLE: Technical Drafter 1
LOCATION: Long Beach, CA
PAY RATE: $33/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Manufacture PRE (Protective Removable Equipment), paint stencils, and paint premask for multiple Boeing commercial programs.

• Operate software including iCut Production Console, Summa GoProduce/Axis Control/SummaFlex, CorelDraw, Redars, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Ultimaker Cura, and CATIA V5.

• Operate equipment such as Kongsberg and Summa flatbed plotters, Summa drum cutters, and 3D printers.

• Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and project managers.

• Produce aircraft paint stencils, PRE, premask, and 3D PRE parts.

• Perform quality inspections on premask, stencils, and mylars.

• Package finished parts for shipment.

• Create temporary aircraft registration numbers using latex printers.

• Correctly identify materials for each job.

• Manage inventory for JIT ordering.

• Team-lift material rolls up to 45 lbs to load machines.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or higher.

• Must have relevant work experience. 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

• Work onsite daily.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience producing paint premask, stencils, and PRE.

• Experience manufacturing 3D parts using 3D printers.

• Experience operating Summa and Kongsberg plotters and drum cutters.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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