Sr Engineering Technician

JOB TITLE: Sr Engineering Technician
LOCATION:Golden Valley, MN
PAY RATE: $40-45/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 (2 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: 

• Sets up and operates manual lathes, mills, and related machine-shop equipment.

• Independently sets up, programs, and runs CNC machines, including creating toolpaths, selecting tooling, and validating machining strategies.

• Creates, modifies, and maintains fixturing required for machining complex prototype and development components.

• Generates CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs from drawings, sketches, models, or conceptual ideas.

• Troubleshoots machining operations and adjusts speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding as needed for quality, accuracy, and safety.

• Inspects machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Documents work performed, maintains machining notes, and communicates changes or challenges to engineering partners.

• Follows all shop safety protocols and maintains a clean, organized work area.

• Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and establish standard production rates.

• Performs a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Requirements:

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

• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment with strong competency with mills, lathes, and other machine shop equipment, both manual and CNC.

• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tools, and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Experience inspecting machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Ability to independently set up, program, and run CNC machines.

• Experience generating CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs.

• Experience troubleshooting machining operations and adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of experience in the field.

• Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining fixturing for complex prototype and development components.

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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