Aircraft Assembler Tank Sealant

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Assembler Tank Sealant

LOCATION: North Charleston, SC

PAY RATE: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

• MUST BE US PERSONS***
  
  

Very exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's largest aerospace companies! The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available.

Qualifying Questions

• Are you a US person, as noted in the Job description?
• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?
• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?
  
  

Details

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna
• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!
• 1,000’s of openings nationwide
• Potential for bonuses
  
  

Summary

• Use computer for production tasks, referencing technical instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Apply sealant to surfaces per specifications
• Install aircraft components, including panels
• Wear appropriate protective gear as required
• Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g., ladders, tiger lifts, snorkel lifts)
• Utilize tools like rivet guns, bucking bars, power screwdrivers, C-squeezes, nut runners, and other hand tools
• Work with chemical solvents, coatings, primers, adhesives, and special finishes
• Inspect work quality and ensure Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention
• Use high-impact vibratory tools for bucking/riveting
• Perform tasks requiring climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling
• Work near energized sources (e.g., electrical equipment), with potential exposure to noise
• Adhere to safety and regulatory standards
• Work in confined spaces and use a respirator as needed
• Lift/carry 10-35 pounds; engage in bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and standing
  
  

Required Skills

• Regular, predictable attendance required
• 1 years' experience with work instructions, blueprint reading, and interpreting specifications in English
• Perform routine production assembly on structural/mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems
• 1 year of aviation/technical school experience required
• Complete 9-10 weeks of New Hire Training to obtain required certifications
• Ability to work in confined spaces and qualify for respirator use
• Flexibility to work variable shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
• Ability to handle high-hazard chemicals
• Proficient with standard hand tools (e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets) and high-impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, CAD/3D drawing programs, and Internet Explorer
• Experience in bond and grounding measurements
• Perform fuel tank sealing, structural work, and in-tank cleaning
• ITAR Definition
  
  

Under

• 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
  
  

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/EOE).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)