Aerotek is seeking aircraft structures mechanics in Central Point, OR. Pay range $30-52/hour DOE, per diem available.Must be comfortable performing a structures test on or before the first day. Must have own tools - basic hand tools minimum.

Job Description

As a Structures Mechanic, you will be responsible for the heavy maintenance and build-up/refurbishment of heavy-lift commercial operations helicopters (S64). Utilizing blueprints, you will perform repairs by riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal, and installing structural components. Mechanics will be assigned tasks based on their abilities, such as fabrication or installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance and refurbishment on heavy-lift commercial helicopters (S64).
• Utilize blueprints to guide repair tasks such as riveting, countersinking, bending, and cutting sheet metal.
• Install structural components as needed.
• Assignments will be based on individual abilities, with fabrication mechanics focusing on fabrication tasks and installers focusing on installation tasks.

• Experience with structures, sheet metal, aircraft, and helicopters.
• Ability to perform sheet metal repair, including riveting, installing, and countersinking.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Comfortable performing a Structures test on or before the first day (including riveting and bending tasks).
• Possession of basic hand tools.

• A&P certification preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience preferred, but open to candidates with less experience.
• Ability to drill, cut, bend, countersink, and rivet aircraft sheet metal.

You will enjoy long-term employment with a stable company that has large forest service contracts and is securing more military contracts. The cost of living is manageable, and you will receive good benefits. There are opportunities for travel and advancement within the company.

Work Environment

You will work in aircraft hangar and shop areas located in Medford, OR, and Central Point, OR (10 minutes apart). The environment includes advanced electronic tool cribs with access to various tools. The day shift runs from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. After three months, you may be moved to a 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift. The second shift is new, with a lead already in place and a team being built.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CENTRAL POINT, Oregon.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $52.00/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 Central Point,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

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.