Production Assembly Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Assembler

Job DescriptionThe Production Assembly Technician fabricates Barrier Filters and Aero structures for commercial and military rotorcraft, ensuring engine protection from unscheduled maintenance or replacement. The role involves efficient task performance, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to procedures and policies, with a focus on achieving first-pass yields. The candidate should possess technical and mechanical skills for close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, rivet installation, trimming, and assembly, using tools like micrometers, rulers, and calipers for in-process self-inspections.

Responsibilities

• Build Engine Inlet Air Filtration Systems for rotorcraft.
• Maintain an acceptable level of attendance according to 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, UH-60's, and low volume parts.
• Select and use appropriate hand and power tools, including a pneumatic squeeze and a battery-operated drill.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in rivet installation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Drilling experience.
• Heavy mechanical assembly skills.
• Entry-level to 3 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with structures, sheet metal, and mechanical assembly.
• Recent military separation or tech school graduates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.