JOB TITLE: Sheet Metal Mechanic - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Pinellas Park, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $21/hour

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

Job Details:

• 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

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: 

• We are seeking candidates with any level of sheet metal experience for an opportunity to join a team supporting aircraft part assembly.

• While aircraft-specific experience is not required, prior experience as an Assembler or Aircraft Structures Mechanic is highly preferred.

• Manufacture, assemble, and refurbish aircraft parts (e.g., F-16/F-35 canopies, C-130 components)

• Perform part fitting, measuring, trimming, and quality checks

• Modify assemblies as needed and perform basic repairs

• Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings

• Ensure quality standards are met and assist with corrective actions

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of sheet metal assembly experience (open to all sheet metal backgrounds)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical data

• Basic math skills and computer proficiency

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Aircraft structures experience on F-16, F-35, or C-130

• Experience using jigs, fixtures, templates, and build-to-print techniques

• Familiarity with operations such as riveting, drilling, reaming, cold working, and framing

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

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

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:

U.S. Citizenship is 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, defense

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