The Production Assembly Technician is responsible for fabricating Barrier Filters and Aero structures for commercial and military rotorcraft, ensuring engine protection from unscheduled maintenance or replacement. The role requires technical and mechanical skills to perform tasks such as close tolerance hole drilling, countersinking, fastener installation, rivet installation, trimming, and assembly, while using micrometers, rulers, and calipers for in-process self-inspections.

Responsibilities

• Build Engine Inlet Air Filtration Systems for rotorcraft.
• Maintain an acceptable level of attendance as measured by 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, adhering to standards regarding PPE.
• Interpret engineering drawings and other documents to ensure proper build completion.
• Effectively document job completion paperwork.
• Use protective equipment as required.
• Build sheetmetal sub-assemblies to specifications for CH-53K and UH-60s, plus some low volume parts.
• Select and use appropriate tools, including hand tools and power tools like a pneumatic squeeze and battery-operated drill.

• Ability to perform rivet installation.
• Experience in reading blueprints.
• Drilling experience.
• Heavy mechanical assembly skills.
• Entry-level to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Recent military separation is advantageous.
• Recent tech school graduates are encouraged.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Enjoy a consistent raise schedule for entry-level technicians and a climate-controlled environment. All tools are provided by the company. Benefit from solid benefits upon conversion to direct employment, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Work Environment

Candidates must be open to working Monday to Friday, with a 4-day, 10-hour shift either from Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, starting at either 5 AM or 6 AM. Expect a significant amount of voluntary and mandatory overtime in the coming months, potentially exceeding 50 hours per week. Work in a climate-controlled, low volume assembly environment in a small shop, primarily a sit-down job at a bench.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 12, 2026.

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.