JOB TITLE: (P) Tool & Fixture Specialist
LOCATION: Saint Louis, MO
PAY RATE: $53.50/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Performs setup, maintenance, inspection, and repair of tools; manufactures assembly and fabrication tools using precision machinery and hand tools.
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Provides tooling support to internal teams; operates factory equipment, cranes, and industrial trucks; works at heights with fall protection.
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Designs, tests, and demonstrates fabrication and assembly tools to ensure production of acceptable parts and assemblies.
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Develop solutions for complex tool setup activities (alignment, leveling).
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Perform visual inspections, make major repairs, and manufacture tools using manual and CNC machines.
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Provide tooling support to other departments and coordinate problem resolution.
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Design fabrication and assembly tools per engineering drawings or customer requests.
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Demonstrate functionality of tools by producing first parts and resolve tool-related issues.
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Reverse-engineer designs and fabrication processes as needed.
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Work under general direction and mentor less experienced employees on complex tasks.
Requirements:
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High school diploma or GED
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Must have relevant work experience
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to work in a factory environment involving sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, and operating hand/power tools.
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Stand for extended periods and work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.
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Lift up to 35 lbs independently; occasional two-person lift for heavier items.
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Frequent overhead reaching, walking on flat surfaces, standing on flat or uneven surfaces, and balancing on ladders or steps.
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Occasional climbing on 3–12 ft ladders or stands.
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Rotate head/neck, crawl, squat, bend/stoop, lie down, and operate foot controls.
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Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials; occasional contact with metals, plastics, sealants, and solvents.
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Exposure to noise, elevated platforms, and atmospheric conditions.
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Occasional finger manipulation (1–3 hrs/day).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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