Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician performs hands-on mechanical work to fabricate and assemble aerospace structures and components using standard hand tools, power tools, and inspection equipment. This mid-level role focuses on precision sheet metal fabrication and structural assembly for aircraft and aerospace applications, following detailed work instructions, process sheets, and blueprints to ensure high quality and compliance with specifications. The technician operates a variety of forming and machining equipment, handles delicate aerospace components with care, and supports both assembly and machining operations through cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical mechanical work using standard hand tools, power tools, and inspection equipment to fabricate and assemble aerospace components.
• Operate sheet metal fabrication and structural assembly equipment, including deburring tools, hot forming equipment, water jets, and small CNC machines.
• Assemble aircraft and aerospace components for large structural assemblies in a manufacturing facility.
• Carry out deburring, routing, polishing, shear and saw operations to prepare and finish metal parts.
• Perform press forming, draw forming, brake forming, stretch forming, roll forming, and hot forming operations on metal components.
• Check and straighten parts and perform basic heat treating operations as required by work instructions.
• Follow detailed work instructions, process sheets, and blueprints to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand dimensions, tolerances, and assembly requirements.
• Handle delicate aerospace components with care and precision to avoid damage and maintain quality standards.
• Conduct basic visual and dimensional inspections using appropriate inspection tools to verify part conformity.
• Accurately complete documentation such as routers, inspection logs, and other production records.
• Set up machines and equipment for production runs in accordance with specified procedures.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical or process issues during assembly or machining and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all safety protocols and shop practices.
• Cross-train in both assembly and machining tasks to support workforce flexibility and production needs.
• Collaborate with teammates and communicate effectively to support steady workflow and production goals.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience performing mechanical assembly in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using standard hand tools and power tools for mechanical and structural assembly.
• Ability to set up machines and equipment for sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated skill in mechanical assembly and aircraft or aerospace assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and process sheets.
• Experience operating sheet metal and forming equipment such as deburring tools, presses, brakes, and forming machines.
• Capability to perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical and process issues during production.
• Competence in conducting basic visual and dimensional inspections using inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and precision when handling delicate aerospace components.
• Ability to accurately complete production documentation, including routers and inspection logs.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area while following safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft assembly, aviation structures, or aircraft mechanical work.
• Experience in working with airframe or structural aerospace components.
• Familiarity with small CNC equipment and water jet operations.
• Exposure to deburring, routing, polishing, shear and saw operation, and related finishing processes.
• Experience with press forming, draw forming, brake forming, stretch forming, roll forming, and hot forming.
• Knowledge of check and straighten techniques and basic heat treating processes.
• Interest in cross-training across assembly and machining functions to increase flexibility.
• Comfort working from detailed technical drawings and process documentation in a regulated industry.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit, communicative team.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization that plays a meaningful role in the aerospace industry, producing structural components and assemblies for a wide range of aircraft. The operation is vertically integrated, giving you exposure to engineering, fabrication, kitting, and assembly, and offering a well-rounded view of the product lifecycle. Continuous training, including on-the-job learning and web-based education, supports your professional growth and skill development over time. The culture emphasizes a supportive, communicative, and energizing environment, where teammates describe the work as a fun challenge with steady workloads and strong interpersonal relationships. A comprehensive benefits package typically includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match, alongside a strong focus on safety and wellness, including company-paid health assessments and a health-conscious workplace.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility focused on aerospace structures and assemblies, working with sheet metal fabrication and structural assembly equipment. You will regularly use standard hand tools, power tools, inspection equipment, deburring tools, presses, brakes, forming equipment, water jets, and small CNC machines. The position typically follows a weekday schedule with options for a day shift (Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or a night shift (Monday through Friday, approximately 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.), supporting consistent and steady production. The environment is hands-on and shop-floor oriented, with an emphasis on safety, organization, and adherence to established procedures. You can expect a collaborative atmosphere where communication with teammates is encouraged and where maintaining a clean, orderly work area is a core expectation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Tulsa,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.