**Job Title: Structures Mechanic** + **Local (non per diem pay): $30 - 32 hour DOE** + **Non-local (per diem pay): $31.25/hr, $166/day per diem (total comp 52), up to 5 days per diem, OT $56/hr** **Job Description** Working in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, the Structures Technician will disassemble, repair, fabricate parts as necessary, reassemble, install, and document maintenance actions on heavy-lift helicopters, primarily Boeing CH-47 airframes (Model 107, Model 234 firefighting and heavy lift utility). This role primarily involves supporting full rebuilds and sometimes fleet heavy maintenance checks. **Responsibilities** + Review task card, read and interpret maintenance manual and blueprints. + Use hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to remove, inspect, fabricate replacement parts, repair, and reassemble. + Document maintenance actions accurately. + Frequently remove and install standard and blind rivets. + Perform drilling, reaming, and riveting to close tolerance with precision. **Essential Skills** + 4+ years of experience in aircraft sheet metal structures repair. + Experience fabricating parts. + Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. + Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience repairing structures of CH-47 airframes preferred. + Willingness to submit to testing, including installing fasteners and performing precise drilling and bending tasks. + Basic tools required, with more specialty sheet metal tools being advantageous. + Understanding of 'Bend Allowance' or 'Bend Deduction' concepts. + US Person per client ITAR regulation. **Why Work Here?** Join a leading heavy lift helicopter company that offers opportunities to grow into other roles, join field teams (with A&P certification), and build a long career leading to retirement. **Work Environment** Heavy lift helicopter fleet MRO and rebuild hangars. Initial 5-day schedule (8am - 4:30pm) for several weeks, then transitioning to a 4-day schedule (6am - 4:30pm), either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $52.00/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 Aurora,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.