📍 Tempe, Arizona

💵 $30–$37/hr

🎒 Per Diem Available (Non‑Local Candidates)

📄 6‑Month Contract — Extension/Conversion Possible

As a Structures Technician, you’ll work hands‑on with next‑generation aircraft and spaceflight hardware. From complex composite assemblies to precision metallic structures, you’ll be part of a high‑performance team building mission‑critical, cutting‑edge technology that’s shaping the future of flight.

If you thrive in a high‑tech environment and love solving problems with your hands and your mind — this is the role for you.

You’ll support advanced aerospace manufacturing through tasks such as:

• Building composite & metallic structural assemblies of varying complexity
• Setting up, aligning, and securing precision assembly fixtures
• Operating drills, die grinders, calipers, countersinks & standard aircraft tools
• Drilling high‑accuracy holes into composites, metals & multi‑layer stack‑ups
• Installing aerospace fasteners: Hi‑Lok, Hi‑Lite, Composi‑Lok, Cherry Max, and more
• Performing trimming, fitting, sealing, and structural fastening operations
• Assisting in repair evaluations and technical troubleshooting
• Supporting root‑cause analysis for defects or deviations
• Ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and safety requirements
• Following detailed engineering drawings, build instructions, and digital work orders
• Maintaining strict FOD prevention, 5S housekeeping, and safety standards
• Collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and other technicians

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years hands‑on aircraft structure or fabrication experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with precision‑driven assembly work
• Skilled with aircraft tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment
• Ability to correctly identify and install common aerospace fasteners
• Confidence reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and 3D models

• Knowledge of drilling speeds/feeds & material‑specific techniques
• Understanding of tolerance control & structural joining standards
• Experience with composites, metals, or mixed‑material assemblies
• Interest in emerging spacecraft manufacturing processes
• A&P license or related training (highly desirable)
• Familiarity with lean/continuous improvement practices
• Strong attention to safety, cleanliness, and quality

Join a program that is actively shaping the future of aerospace & spaceflight. This role offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus potential + 401(k) with 100 match on the first 6
• Robust PTO, paid holidays & parental leave
• Long‑term career growth & internal mobility
• The chance to build hardware that makes aviation history

1st Shift (Mon–Thur): 6:00am–4:30pm

1st Shift (Thur–Sun): 6:00am–4:30pm

2nd Shift (Mon–Thur): 4:00pm–2:30am

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This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.