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Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Saint Augustine, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Title: Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3
Location: Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Duration: 12 months
Shift Timings: Ability to work any shift as needed, 1st shift 6am-4:30pm, 2nd shift 4:30pm-3am
Pay Rate: 35$/hr on w2 without benefits

Job Description:
  • Northrop Grumman is looking for a Structures Mechanic to perform a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures. Performs such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Role & Responsibilities:
  • Structures mechanic with sheetmetal experience
  • Assemble, install, and modify parts such as ribs, spars, skins, bulkheads, and fuselages using precision drilling, riveting, and alignment tools.
  • Apply expert knowledge of bonding practices, specialized materials (titanium, aluminum, composites), and structural repair manuals.
  • Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical orders to fabricate structural assemblies.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to lower-level technicians, often troubleshooting complex malfunctions.
  • Maintain high-quality standards in compliance with safety procedures, including proper PPE usage and adherence to manufacturing shop controls.
  • Work in confined, elevated, or awkward spaces and handle hazardous materials.
Required Qualifications: 
  • Ability to understand and interpret blueprints
  • Ability to comprehend engineering requirements and put them into practice
  • Independently perform complex, depot-level structural repairs and modifications.
  • Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify parts.
  • Work with various materials, including aluminum and composites.
  • May mentor lower-level technicians.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience with composites, structural repair, and precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).
  • Ability to work as a lead technician, guiding lower-level employees, and working independently.
  • Must perform strenuous work, including lifting 25–50 lbs, working in confined spaces, and working at heights.
 
About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000 people including 600 Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115 Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80 commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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