JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Operations – Technical Publications
LOCATION: San Antonio, TX
PAY RATE: $32.85/hour

Shift: DAY – 5 AM TO 2:30 PM   -  Rotating shifts, 1st shift training, then rotating shifts, 1, 2nd or 3rd shift and rotating weekends

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: 

• Support daily operational activities across multiple functions by identifying and resolving emergent production constraints.

• Conduct assessments of processes and practices to ensure alignment with applicable standards. Assist in implementing operational strategies and plans.

• Work under general supervision with a focus on proactive issue resolution and cross-functional collaboration.

• Proactively identify and resolve production constraints on a daily basis.

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution efforts.

• Conduct in-depth research on parts, engineering details, and other data to track and resolve production issues.

• Investigate upcoming schedules to anticipate potential constraints and attend line-by-line review meetings to report status.

• Attend and/or lead Tier meetings to communicate operational updates and progress.

• Use Ship Side Action Tracker (SAT) system to document and manage constraint tracking.

• Support the development and implementation of new site processes and procedures.

• Create and present project proposals to both senior leadership and shop-floor personnel.

• Assist mechanics with understanding specifications and drawings.

• Support the shop in procuring or modifying tools as required.

• Mentor and coach less experienced mechanics and team members to build technical knowledge and process familiarity.

• Assist with closing out quality corrective actions (IQDS), including root cause investigations and solution development.

• Foster a culture of open communication and emotional intelligence through a “speak, seek, and listen” approach with a customer service mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and typically 3 or more years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 1 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in critical problem solving and procedure development.

• Minimum 2 years of experience reading technical data and accessing aircraft information systems.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, or modification.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

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

Desired Skills:

• Experience with systems such as GOLD, I-GOLD, Vipers, NCM, and SAT or similar applications.

• Prior leadership or project management experience.

• Previous experience in a Line Side Control Center or similar environment.

• Experience in depot-level or modification maintenance.

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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