JOB TITLE: Skin Quality Burnish Repair
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $44.00/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier aerospace 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:
Assemble, install, seal, rig, and inspect aircraft structural and system components.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.
Perform functional testing and ensure assemblies meet quality and engineering standards.
Use precision measuring tools, hand tools, and assembly equipment during production.
Perform drilling, disassembly, surface finishing, blending, burnishing, and repair work.
Support production schedules and maintain workflow within manufacturing areas.
Assist with training and cross-training of assembly and inspection personnel.
Perform routine machine and equipment maintenance as required.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years of aircraft structural assembly or related aerospace manufacturing experience.
Experience with aircraft skin quality including hand forming, burnishing, and repair.
Ability to perform protective coatings, metal polishing, and surface finishing operations.
Experience blending multiple adjacent MDD surfaces to engineering tolerances.
Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting production schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Assembly/Installation Structures, Sub-Assembly, and Sealer operations.
Previous aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
Inspection or SIA qualification experience preferred.
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 structures, assembly mechanic, defense, manufacturing, aircraft repair
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