JOB TITLE: Sheet Metal - 2nd 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

• Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM EST

• Initial training will be conducted on 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd shift. A 6% shift differential will apply once on 2nd shift.

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: 

• Support the manufacture, assembly, and refurbishment of aircraft parts and structures.

• Focus on subassemblies for platforms such as the F-16, F-35, and C-130.

• Assemble and/or refurbish aircraft parts such as F-16 and F-35 canopies and C-130 sub-assemblies

• Use templates and fixtures to align parts on jigs

• Perform part-fitting operations: filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working

• Measure and verify parts using precision tools

• Modify or repair assemblies as needed to incorporate changes

• Follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, drawings, and specifications

• Monitor quality and assist in developing corrective actions

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of sheet metal experience required (aircraft experience not necessary – open to any sheet metal background)

• Prior experience as an Assembler and/or Aircraft Structures Mechanic is highly preferred

• Experience with F-16, C-130, or F-35 aircraft is a plus

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively across all levels of the organization

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

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

• Comfortable using computers and systems to manage and update work-related data

• Solid math skills to understand and perform calculations related to the work

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

Please Note: Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

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

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

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