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JOB TITLE: Inspector - Fabrication/AssemblyLOCATION:Wichita, KSPAY RATE: $41.00/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 (4 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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 structures and composite repair on aircraft assemblies and components.

• Performs assembly mechanic duties for systems, payload structures, fuselage, underwing composites, metals, and process operations.

• Certifies for systems inspection function and performs inspection tasks including first article review.

• Conducts root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for non-conformances.

• Performs process and hardware audits and surveillances to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Performs sealing inspection for assembly and post-assembly operations.

• Performs electrical bond and ground inspection using meters and final inspection procedures.

• Uses precision measuring tools and performs skin quality inspection for airframe components.

• Inspects solid rivets, blind fasteners, hex-drive bolts, lockbolts, bolts, nuts, and fasteners on composites.

• Researches and creates Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) in MES and maintains quality records.

Requirements:

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

• Structures and composite repair experience on aircraft is required.

• Knowledge of systems and payload structures, assembly, fuselage assembly, underwing composites, metals, and process operations.

• Ability to certify for systems inspection function and perform inspection duties.

• Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Ability to perform process and hardware audits and surveillances.

• Must pass written and practical tests: Assembly Sealing, Post Assembly Sealing, Electrical Bond and Ground (all meters), Electrical Bond Final Inspection, Precision Measuring Tools, and Skin Quality Inspection.

• Must pass classes on Solid Rivet Inspection, Blind Fastener Inspection, Hex-Drive Bolt Inspection, Lockbolt Inspection, Bolt and Nut Inspection, Fastener Inspection on Composites, and NCR creation in MES.

• Ability to work in cleanroom environment for composite fabrication and structure work on 787.

• Must obtain inspector stamp within specified days after training and maintain required certifications.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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