(P) Tool & Fixture Specialist

JOB TITLE: (P) Tool & Fixture SpecialistLOCATION: Saint Louis, MOPAY RATE: $53.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Performs setup, maintenance, inspection, and repair of tools; manufactures assembly and fabrication tools using precision machinery and hand tools.

• Provides tooling support to internal teams; operates factory equipment, cranes, and industrial trucks; works at heights with fall protection.

• Designs, tests, and demonstrates fabrication and assembly tools to ensure production of acceptable parts and assemblies.

• Develop solutions for complex tool setup activities (alignment, leveling).

• Perform visual inspections, make major repairs, and manufacture tools using manual and CNC machines.

• Provide tooling support to other departments and coordinate problem resolution.

• Design fabrication and assembly tools per engineering drawings or customer requests.

• Demonstrate functionality of tools by producing first parts and resolve tool-related issues.

• Reverse-engineer designs and fabrication processes as needed.

• Work under general direction and mentor less experienced employees on complex tasks.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• Must have relevant work experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work in a factory environment involving sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, and operating hand/power tools.

• Stand for extended periods and work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.

• Lift up to 35 lbs independently; occasional two-person lift for heavier items.

• Frequent overhead reaching, walking on flat surfaces, standing on flat or uneven surfaces, and balancing on ladders or steps.

• Occasional climbing on 3–12 ft ladders or stands.

• Rotate head/neck, crawl, squat, bend/stoop, lie down, and operate foot controls.

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials; occasional contact with metals, plastics, sealants, and solvents.

• Exposure to noise, elevated platforms, and atmospheric conditions.

• Occasional finger manipulation (1–3 hrs/day).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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