Structural Technician

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, detailed work instructions, and schematics to perform structural integration tasks.
• Perform precision drilling, countersinking, and hole preparation on composite, plywood, and metallic structures to specified drawing tolerances.
• Prepare surfaces for structural adhesive bonding, including cleaning, abrading, and conditioning in accordance with process requirements.
• Apply structural adhesive bonds accurately and consistently to ensure proper strength and performance of the assembly.
• Install structural fasteners, including rivets, blind fasteners, and threaded inserts, to specified torque values and spacing requirements.
• Trim composite and plywood parts, edges, and bond lines to net dimensions while maintaining dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
• Use hand tools and related equipment safely and effectively to complete mechanical and structural integration tasks.
• Work with pre-built products and hardware to integrate components into complete structural assemblies rather than performing repetitive basic assembly tasks.
• Follow travelers, routers, or MES/ERP work order systems to document work performed and ensure traceability and process compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues related to structure, mechanical integration, and bonding processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to all safety, quality, and process standards.
• Support aerospace, unmanned systems, and defense-related manufacturing projects by delivering high-quality structural builds on schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings, detailed work instructions, and schematics.
• Proficiency in precision drilling, countersinking, and hole preparation on composite, plywood, and metallic structures to drawing tolerances.
• Ability to prepare surfaces for structural adhesive bonds and apply adhesives in accordance with specifications.
• Ability to install structural fasteners, including rivets, blind fasteners, and threaded inserts, to specified torque and spacing requirements.
• Ability to trim composite and plywood parts, edges, and bond lines to net dimensions while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
• Experience with aerospace composite structures such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, and plywood.
• Experience with structural fasteners and adhesive bond preparation and bonding processes.
• Experience working from a traveler/router or MES/ERP work order system.
• Prior experience in UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with pre-built products focused on hardware and integration rather than repetitive assembly.
• Comfort using a variety of hand tools for mechanical and structural integration work.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural integration of composite and metallic components in aerospace or related industries.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for work order management.
• Understanding of bonding processes for fiberglass, carbon fiber, and plywood structures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a structured production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following documented processes and quality standards.

Skills

• Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings, detailed work instructions, and schematics.
• Proficiency in precision drilling, countersinking, and hole preparation on composite, plywood, and metallic structures to drawing tolerances.
• Ability to prepare surfaces for structural adhesive bonds and apply adhesives in accordance with specifications.
• Ability to install structural fasteners, including rivets, blind fasteners, and threaded inserts, to specified torque and spacing requirements.
• Ability to trim composite and plywood parts, edges, and bond lines to net dimensions while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
• Experience with aerospace composite structures such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, and plywood.
• Experience with structural fasteners and adhesive bond preparation and bonding processes.
• Experience working from a traveler/router or MES/ERP work order system.
• Prior experience in UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with pre-built products focused on hardware and integration rather than repetitive assembly.
• Comfort using a variety of hand tools for mechanical and structural integration work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).