Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

  • Aerotek
  • Renton, Washington
Structures Mechanic (Per Diem Available)**

**Job Description**

As a Structures Mechanic, you will be involved in 737 Fuselage Repair, installing, sealing, rigging, inspecting, and completing precision and other structural and system components. You will work from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures. Your role will involve performing repairs and reassembly on fuselage areas, and conducting functional tests to ensure the fit, form, and function of assemblies and components.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform structural re-work and repairs on 737 aircraft, focusing on fuselage, join areas, and doors.

+ Remove and reinstall fasteners, drill holes to close tolerance, and install rivets and fasteners of various types.

+ Repair composite panels and remove, replace, and repair flight controls.

+ Fabricate and install doublers and triplers.

**Essential Skills**

+ Proficiency in sheet metal and blueprint interpretation.

+ At least 5 years of experience in aircraft structures repair, assembly, and maintenance.

+ Ability to perform precise structural repairs and installations.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a team that offers good pay and extensive overtime opportunities. Benefit from a supportive work culture and comprehensive training programs. Enjoy the chance to work in a dynamic and engaging environment with opportunities for professional growth.

**Work Environment**

Work within an aircraft manufacturing facility with shifts that may extend to 8 to 12 hours, operating up to 7 days a week, either from 5 am - 5 pm or 2:30 pm - 2:30 am. Training will be conducted either on-site or in Wichita, KS, with travel arrangements and expenses covered. This role requires flexibility, as workloads can vary, with paid hours even during inactive periods. Tools will be provided, and there is no requirement to bring personal equipment.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract position based out of Renton, Washington.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $51.00/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 Renton,WA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.
Job ID: 480219060
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025

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