Experienced Aerospace Assembler

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team at the Exotic Metals Forming Division, you’ll be part of a highly talented group blending a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support. We began as a small team passionately committed to a common goal and take pride in our collaborative culture of continuous improvement, creative thinking, and delivering quality products to customers around the globe.

About the role

Perform a series of basic and some moderately complex operations using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, work instructions, and test equipment to assemble sheet metal aircraft components. Inspect completed work for conformance to Production Planning, verbal and written instructions, sketches, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Using hand and power tools, scribe, grind, punch, deburr, fit, and drill a variety of sheet metal detail parts, sub-assemblies, or complete units by adjusting alignment and mating pieces to ordinary tolerances.
• May perform sizing, riveting, reaming, spotwelding, seam welding, poke tacking, and braze preparation.
• Detect and provide input for resolution to faulty operations.
• May prepare and develop schedules on spotwelding, seam welding, riveting, and fastener installation.
• May do TIG-tacking for assembly purposes.
• Perform repairs such as small dents and scratches.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of how the work being done produces a quality part.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Check for prescribed dimensions in jigs, fixtures, or with calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other inspection devices.
• Follow and accurately interpret written instructions, drawings, planning, sketches, and best practice worksheets.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and the paperless timecard system.
• Train others based on prior job experience.
• Work under limited oversight.

Requirements

• Able to read and understand manufacturing planning, engineering blueprints, and sketches.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Knows where to find this information at EMFD and asks for help when necessary.
• Must be able to use mathematics relevant to functions.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments, and good manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to follow demonstrated steps.
• Working understanding of how product flows in and out of the work area and its impact.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Working Conditions

• Use of protective clothing, glasses, and other equipment to prevent burns and eye injuries.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions.

Pay

Pay Range: $22/hr to $33.8/hr

Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• Voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.