**Job Title: Assembly Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician with experience in the military or aerospace industry, specifically with complex metallic or composite assemblies. The ideal candidate will be accountable for their work, follow detailed instructions, and possess excellent communication skills. This role requires good eye-hand coordination and the ability to use basic inspection gauges and common hand and power tools. **Responsibilities** + Follow work instructions and be accountable for work performed. + Use common hand and power tools. + Understand and use simple drawings and sketches. + Fit check and assemble detail parts. + Identify and properly install fasteners and sealants. + Perform any other incidental duties as needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience in the military or aerospace industry with complex metallic or composite assemblies. + Good oral and written communication skills. + Good eye-hand coordination. + Ability to use basic inspection gauges. + Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules and procedure manuals. + Good math skills to understand complex instructions. + Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma/GED required. + At least 1 year of aircraft assembly experience, including drilling, bucking, and shooting rivets. + Experience in honing, detail machining, blueprint reading, and aircraft assembly methods is helpful. + Experience with bench assembly: small parts assembly, countersinking rivets, squeezing rivets, installing bushings, and installing bearings. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive work environment that fosters team building and accountability. Our company values detail-oriented and self-motivated individuals who strive for excellence. You will have the opportunity to work with a team that is committed to achieving common goals and advancing technical skills. **Work Environment** The work environment is generally favorable with adequate lighting and temperature. Work is performed within the prep area of the processing building, and may involve extended periods of sitting and standing. Employees may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50lbs. The environment includes a machine shop setting along with sub-assembly tasks. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, Kansas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00 • 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 will be accepting applications until Jan 15, 2025. **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.