Join a leading global defense and aerospace company at our state-of-the-art facility in Pinellas Park, FL, where we manufacture canopies for F-16 and F-35 fighter jets. As an Aircraft Assembler, you will perform various operations to manufacture, assemble, and refurbish aircraft parts and structures including F-16 canopies, F-35 canopies, and C-130 sub-assembly components.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, and refurbish aircraft parts and structures such as canopies and sub-assembly components.
• Use controlled tooling and build to print assemblies.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform part-fitting operations like filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working.
• Measure parts with various methods to verify dimensions.
• Modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes and perform repairs.
• Work from blueprint diagrams, drawings, specifications, and shop orders.

• Proficiency in fabrication, hand tools, and sheet metal work.
• Knowledge of aviation assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Competence in using measurement tools and precision drilling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mathematical skills to perform or understand calculations.
• Competence in using computers and other systems for data manipulation.
• Previous experience as an Assembler and/or Aircraft Structures Mechanic is preferred.
• Experience with aircraft structures on F-16, C-130, and F-35 is a bonus.

Engage in interesting work by fabricating parts for military aircraft in a climate-controlled environment. Benefit from a flexible 4x10 schedule that supports work-life balance.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled production facility. Choose between 1st shift from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, or 2nd shift from Monday to Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM EST.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pinellas Park, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Safety Harbor,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

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.