Assembly Technician - Weekend Shift - (Structures)

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed.
• Conducts quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
• Disassembles, modifies, reworks, reassembles, and tests experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Follows approved assembly procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, OEM's technical data, and work package instructions.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments, following blueprint lines and index points.
• Inspects completed work to identify any needed rework before signing off; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Completes work package documentation as required by FAA and/or repair station manual.
• SUBMITS COMPLETED WORK TO QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR FINAL/IN PROGRESS INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF AIRWORTHINESS.

Qualifications

• High School/GEDA&P and mechanical / electrical experience a plus.
• Structures experience a plus.
• Generally, 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• Entry Level Technician Role, requiring Basic Skills to perform basic tasks within the Technical Area assigned to in area of responsibility with assembly, mechanical, electrical or aircraft structures as well as able to use all tech data and aircraft drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs.

Skills

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficient in riveting, installation of relate hardware, usage of precision instruments and utilization of hand tools to perform these tasks.
• Reads work orders, blueprints, and specifications or examines sample or damaged part or structure to determine repair or fabrication procedures and sequence of operations.
• Repair body or structure of aircraft according to specifications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

General Commitment for All Employees

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strives for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.