Assembly & Test Technician, Aerospace

Pay

Pay Range: $24 - $34 per hour; OT over 8 Hours in a day REQUIRES random drug and alcohol testing throughout the year. The drug test screens for: Marijuana, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine and semi-synthetic opioids: hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone.

About the role

We were founded in 1918 as Young & Franklin Tool Works on Franklin Street in Syracuse, but we’ve come a long way since then! Our product lines are low volume, high mix, and very tight tolerances. We manufacture, assemble and test valves and actuators for the Aerospace and Power Generation markets. Our 120,000 square foot facility houses R&D, Design Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 square foot Machining Operation. We regularly invest in new machines but recently outdid ourselves investing in 5 new machines in 18 months! We’re part of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), one of the world’s leading suppliers of highly engineered components for virtually all aerospace applications, helping us continually invest in new products and technology. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our enthusiasm for innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence.

Assembles aerospace components to include hydraulic and pneumatic valves and actuators, using tools and equipment in accordance with company and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs the assembly operation according to the drawing, shop traveler, assembly instruction and other instructions.
• Ensure parts and material are handled properly and protected.
• Performs general aerospace assembly processes such as; name plating, Lockwire, sealing, etc.
• Picks up, sweeps or removes any debris, residue or any excess foreign material located in or around a part, components or assembly as soon as physically possible after the operation takes place.
• Maintains a clean uncluttered work area and takes precautions against the introduction of foreign objects into components and assemblies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• High School graduate, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• FAA A&P (Airframe/Power plant) certificate a plus but not necessary.
• Requires mechanical ability, manual dexterity and proficiency with hand tools.
• Experience with precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and gauges.
• Experience reading blueprints; electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics a plus.
• Must have basic knowledge of computers.

Physical Demands

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require frequent walking primarily on a level surface. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required