Assembly

Company: Aerotek
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Assembly Technician ? Job Description Join our team as an Assembly Technician for the 2nd shift, working from 2pm to 12:30am, Monday through Thursday. Enjoy Fridays working from 5am to 1:30pm, with occasional overtime on Saturdays. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies to meet customer requirements. Your expertise in basic sheet metal, riveting, and assembly methods will be crucial in identifying nonconforming parts and ensuring quality in manufacturing processes. Responsibilities Work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to meet quality requirements. Complete data gathering to facilitate assembly progress. Set up and operate various shop equipment, including squeezes and precision measuring tools such as drill motors and countersink cutters. Troubleshoot problems and seek process improvements. Perform required rework or changes during the assembly process. Assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, as well as smaller bench work assemblies. Move and obtain correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies. Essential Skills High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training. Six months of vocational training preferred. Proficiency with forklifts, drill presses, floor-mounted rivet presses, and overhead cranes. Strong time management skills. Ability to interpret blueprints and communicate verbally regarding work processes. Ability to write and record process information. Additional Skills & Qualifications 5 years of experience in complex assembly and structures. Prefer experience with companies like Spirit, Boeing, Textron, or Cessna. Why Work Here? Be part of a dynamic team in a climate-controlled environment with opportunities for skill development. We value work-life balance, ensuring you have weekends free most of the time, and offer a supportive work culture. Work Environment The role is full-time and takes place in a climate-controlled area. You will be required to wear steel toe boots. The work environment is typically loud, and you may be exposed to vibrations, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Wichita,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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