Structural Technician III

Full-time Contract Position – Vandalia, OH

Our client, a global leader in aerospace and national security, is driven by bold goals — advancing space exploration, safeguarding service members, and building the systems that unite the world. This role supports a vital business area that delivers affordable, turnkey command and control, communication, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. Our client is dedicated to providing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to address the nation’s most critical security challenges. #EngineeringTheFuture!

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

As a Structural Technician III, you will be using your skills and expertise to assemble and/or create major assembly structures and minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming. You will be responsible for aligning parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, and measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. You also may be responsible for modifying incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporating the changes into the structure, and monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assemble and modify major structural assemblies and minor part fittings (e.g., drilling, riveting, trimming, framing)
Align and fit parts using jigs, templates, and fixtures
Measure and verify dimensions using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers
Interpret and follow technical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
Install fasteners such as rivets, hi-locks, and other structural components
Perform structural repairs and refinishing, including corrosion removal
Ensure compliance with quality control procedures and safety protocols
Operate or supervise the use of vehicles, machinery, or heavy equipment in an aviation environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Must have/own tools in good working order
Ability to understand and interpret applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
Progressive experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques and repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable
Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks

Preferred Skills

Ability to travel
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, NASA or US Military
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

Work Environment

On-site position located in Vandalia, Ohio

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $40-$45, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Perks of the Job

Healthcare Coverage

Multiple Healthcare plans are available, Vision, Dental, Medical, and Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Competitive Paid Leave plan includes 10 (PTO) days, 12 Paid holidays, and 5 sick days

Financial Benefits

Nonmatching, self-administered 401k program through Human Interest

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Professional Support

Our employees are set up for success with the tools, training, and time they need

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