Mechanical Systems Technician

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Systems Technician
LOCATION:Kinston, NC
PAY RATE: $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 (3 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

• Performs production assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.

• Works from diagrams and drawings to make initial layouts and uses hand or power tools, jigs, and saws.

• Assembles and installs mechanical and structural components including bolts, screws, rivets, brackets, and fasteners.

• Performs drilling operations with composites.

• Reads and follows engineering blueprints and technical drawings.

• Installs wiring, tubing, panels, and mechanical systems depending on the job.

• Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies.

• Uses precision measuring instruments and performs quality inspections per specifications.

• Performs disassembly, modification, rework, reassembly, and testing of experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies.

• Performs routine minor machine maintenance including filter replacement, bulb changes, and lubrication or coolant level maintenance.

Requirements:

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

• High School Diploma or GED or WorkKeys Assessment completion.

• 2 years minimum experience in aviation production or equivalent.

• Previous experience with drilling tools, templates, drilling machines, fasteners, and torquing tools.

• Ability to assemble mechanical and structural components and install bolts, screws, rivets, brackets, and fasteners.

• Drilling experience with composites.

• Ability to read and follow engineering blueprints and technical drawings.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.

• Ability to install wiring, tubing, panels, and mechanical systems depending on the job.

• Ability to inspect assembled parts to meet specifications and document discrepancies per specification, process, and procedure.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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