Technical Drafter 1

JOB TITLE : Technical Drafter 1

LOCATION : Long Beach, CA

PAY RATE : $33 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary :

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Manufacture PRE (Protective Removable Equipment), paint stencils, and paint premask for multiple Boeing commercial programs.

Operate software including iCut Production Console, Summa GoProduce / Axis Control / SummaFlex, CorelDraw, Redars, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Ultimaker Cura, and CATIA V5.

Operate equipment such as Kongsberg and Summa flatbed plotters, Summa drum cutters, and 3D printers.

Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and project managers.

Produce aircraft paint stencils, PRE, premask, and 3D PRE parts.

Perform quality inspections on premask, stencils, and mylars.

Package finished parts for shipment.

Create temporary aircraft registration numbers using latex printers.

Correctly identify materials for each job.

Manage inventory for JIT ordering.

Team-lift material rolls up to 45 lbs to load machines.

Requirements :

High School diploma or higher.

Must have relevant work experience.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Work onsite daily.

Preferred Skills :

Experience producing paint premask, stencils, and PRE.

Experience manufacturing 3D parts using 3D printers.

Experience operating Summa and Kongsberg plotters and drum cutters.

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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