Assembler Technician Level I - First Shift

About the role

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge in one primary responsibility within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn one disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 3 months depending on assembly area starting within.
• Develop skills in reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications
• Understand parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements
• Responsible for cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures
• Installs rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
• Routes wires, cables and tubing
• Torques hardware and fitting using various tools and test equipment
• Follows and properly documents aircraft build instructions
• Wears personal protective equipment as required including respirator
• Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
• Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-3 years related experience
• Experience examples; relevant medium/low volume manufacturing, automotive, military aircraft and maintenance, experience in other fields/skills listed in the next section also considered as partially relevant depending on experience.
• Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch.
• Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
• Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
• Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required.
• High Volume Manufacturing: High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product.
• Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
• Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
• Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
• Construction/DIY: Building