Assembler - Structural

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assembles structural sections of aircraft using fabricated parts, subassemblies, and components by safely using hand tools and power tools in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
• Drill holes into structure and subassemblies and attaches brackets, hinges, or clips.
• Cuts, trims, and files parts to the proper fit.
• Limits and identifies reference points and holes for installation of parts using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments.
• Ensures parts are aligned to acceptable tolerances.
• Inspects and tests installed units, parts, and equipment for fit, form, and function in compliance with standards using appropriate measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Tends machines, such as arbor presses or riveting machine, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.

Nonessential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to bench assemblers when needed.
• Provides assistance to other production areas as needed.
• Maintains clean work area, tools, and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Minimum 1 year previous related experience required.
• Ability to apply basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Ability to safely and properly use gauges, calipers, and other tools and equipment.
• Ability to identify proper materials and supplies according to specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisors direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.