JOB TITLE: Aircraft Structural Mechanic IV 
LOCATION: Appleton, WI
PAY RATE: $32.18/hour

We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

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?

Why Join Us?

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

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

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier

• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Independently performs structural assembly operations using appropriate tools, prints, specs, and operational requirements to ensure conformance to specifications.

• Assists and mentors team members while maintaining quality and customer expectations.

• Perform assembly, fitting, drilling, and riveting operations to meet specifications.

• Interpret and use schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions.

• Coordinate with supervision and inspection to ensure compliance with FAA paperwork and quality standards.

• Remove fasteners without damaging structures and ensure defect-free assemblies.

• Use required tools (riveting guns, drills, countersinks, files, reamers, etc.).

• Align and assemble parts using jigs, holding fixtures, and fasteners.

• Complete necessary rework to meet conformity requirements.

• Maintain logs and records (MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).

• Train and assist team members with blueprints, engineering orders, and problem resolution.

• Plan and organize workloads to meet goal hours and schedules.

• Support Lean initiatives and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 6 years of structural assembly experience.

• Proficient in computers and related software.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Skilled in close-tolerance work with special tools and measuring devices.

• Strong mathematical skills for dimensional problem-solving.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

• Must be able to work any shift.

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).

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

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred.

• Q-stamp preferred.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a leading aerospace staffing agency, providing top-tier talent to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements in engineering, production, IT, maintenance, and support roles.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Maintenance, Aircraft Design

Take your aerospace career to new heights—apply today!