Assembly Technician-Defense

• JOB TITLE:

  Assembly Technician-Defense
• Description
• Perform sheet metal and composite assembly for the production of stealth aircraft, fighter jets, and/or military helicopters
• Complete riveting, drilling, and countersinking to install components and fasteners for the fuselage
• Complete sealing of aircraft structures and components
• Self-inspect components and assemblies, including frames and skins, performing rework when necessary
• Other duties may be assigned
• Skills
• Assembly, Production, drilling, riveting, countersinking, sheet metal, composite, Sealing, fuel cell, sheet metal repair
• Top Skills Details
• Assembly,Production,drilling,riveting,countersinking,sheet metal,composite
• Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Required:

  + Active Secret Clearance - submittals must include status check + 2+ years of aircraft structures experience + Experience with sheet metal and composite drilling + Must be flexible on shift (primarily 1st or 2nd, but have to be open to anything) + Must be willing to work mandatory OT, including some weekends
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• 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.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.