As a Production Assembly Technician, you will fabricate Barrier Filters and Aero structures for commercial and military rotorcraft, ensuring engine protection from unscheduled maintenance or replacement. You will be responsible for efficiently performing all tasks, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to procedures and policies with a focus on first pass yields.

Responsibilities

• Build Engine Inlet Air Filtration Systems for rotorcraft.
• Maintain an acceptable level of attendance as measured by the Attendance Policy.
• Install and remove universal and flush head rivets, hi-loks, cherry-max fasteners, hi-shear fasteners, and platenuts.
• Work with and around a variety of chemicals while following all standards regarding PPE.
• Interpret engineering drawings and other documents to ensure proper build completion.
• Effectively document job completion paperwork.
• Use protective equipment as required.
• Build sheetmetal sub-assemblies to specifications for CH-53K and UH-60s, plus some low volume parts.
• Select and use tools, including hand and power tools such as pneumatic squeezes and battery-operated drills. Riveting experience is preferred; however, training will be provided.

• Technical and mechanical skills for close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, rivet installation, trimming, and assembly.
• Ability to use micrometers, rulers, and calipers for in-process self-inspections.
• Experience in rivet installation.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Drilling experience.
• Heavy mechanical assembly is ideal.
• Entry level to 3 years of experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.

• Recent Military separation or tech school graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

Enjoy a consistent raise schedule for entry-level technicians and work in a climate-controlled environment. Benefit from solid health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Work Environment

You will work in a climate-controlled, low-volume assembly environment with a small shop atmosphere that allows you to stand out. The role requires sitting at a bench for most tasks. Work hours are flexible within a Monday to Friday schedule, with a 4-day, 10-hour shift either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday. Expect some mandatory and voluntary overtime, which can extend to 50+ hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, Missouri.

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 Chesterfield,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.