JOB TITLE: Tool & Fixture Specialist
LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $34/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: 

• Deliver training on the operation, repair, and maintenance of below-the-hook equipment and test tools (scales, weights, rigging).

• Ensure safe equipment use by following operational manuals and tooling drawings.

• Review internal requirements and evaluate vendor product specifications.

• Verify structural integrity of purchased, fabricated, and repaired equipment for compliance and safe operation.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Proofload Technicians.

• Perform routine and complex proofload (PL) tests using established procedures.

• Conduct operational inspections before and after PL tests to assess equipment condition.

• Document test results, inspections, and maintenance activities for accuracy and completeness.

• Input test and inspection data into software systems (MES, CMES, Maximo/CRPMS, Cribmaster).

• Recommend process and procedural improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED required

• 1+ year of related work experience, or equivalent vocational/Associate education

• Strong mechanical skills

• Tool maintenance experience

• Proofload testing knowledge

• Equipment inspection & compliance verification

• Proficiency in documentation and software systems (MES, CMES, Maximo, Cribmaster)

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

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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