The Production Assembly Technician is responsible for fabricating Barrier Filters and Aero structures for commercial and military rotorcraft. These components are crucial in protecting engines from unscheduled maintenance and replacement.

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 personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Interpret engineering drawings and other documents to ensure proper build completion.
• Effectively document job completion paperwork.
• Use protective equipment as required.
• Build sheet metal sub-assemblies to specifications for CH-53K and UH-60 rotorcraft, plus some low volume parts.
• Select and use appropriate tools, including hand tools and power tools like a pneumatic squeeze and battery-operated drill.
• Perform close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, rivet installation, trimming, assembly, and conduct in-process self-inspections using micrometers, rulers, and calipers.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in rivet installation.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Drilling experience.
• Heavy mechanical assembly experience is ideal.
• Entry-level to 3 years of experience.
• Recent military separation or tech school graduation is favorable.

• Technical and mechanical skills are essential.
• Ability to select appropriate tools and use them efficiently.

Enjoy a consistent raise schedule for entry-level technicians and a climate-controlled work environment. Benefit from solid health and wellness packages including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Employees receive paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Work Environment

Work a 4-day, 10-hour shift either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, starting at either 5 AM or 6 AM. Be prepared for voluntary and some mandatory overtime, with potential hours exceeding 50 per week. Enjoy a climate-controlled, low-volume assembly environment in a small shop where you can easily stand out. This role is predominantly a sit-down job at a bench.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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