Structures Technician

Selecttech Services Corp - Springfield, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SelectTech Services Corporation, a well-established defense contractor with a 40-year history, is seeking skilled Structures Technicians to join our dynamic team in Springfield, OH. Our company is built on three core principles: Results Driven, Technical Excellence, and Collaboration. These principles guide our culture and operations, ensuring that we deliver exceptional results while fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully. As a Structures Technician, you will play a crucial role in assembling and creating major assembly structures and performing minor part-fitting operations. Your expertise will be essential in tasks such as filing, sawing, burring, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming. You will be responsible for aligning parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures, as well as measuring parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. Additionally, you may be tasked with modifying both incomplete and complete assemblies, incorporating necessary changes into the structure, and monitoring quality in accordance with statistical process control procedures. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 5-10 years of experience in performing depot-level structural installations and repairs on large military cargo aircraft. You should possess the ability to understand and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and manuals, and complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch. Experience with structure assembly, minor part fitting techniques, and repair/refinishing, including airframe corrosion removal, is essential. You will also need to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks, and familiarity with the AS9100 Quality Management System is preferred. Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are crucial for success in this role. Additionally, candidates must have their own tools in good working order and be able to qualify for a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and create major assembly structures and perform minor part-fitting operations.
• Align parts on jigs and aerospace vehicles using templates and fixtures.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify incomplete and complete assemblies and incorporate changes into the structure.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience performing depot level structural installations/repairs on large military cargo aircraft.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience with structure assembly and minor part fitting techniques.
• Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience operating within an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Nice-to-haves

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.
• Relevant prior military service working on C-130 variant airframes.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65.1K - $82.5K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment that values collaboration and technical excellence.