Repair Station Assembler C (Onsite)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC (Onsite)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship or seek an export authorization for this role.

About the Role

Join our team where you'll bring aircraft seats, seat components, actuation parts, and wastewater system parts to life by working from detailed instructions, drawings, and work orders. In this role, you'll handle the assembly, installation, and adjustment of sub-assembly components, ensuring every detail meets high standards. Your expertise in trim operations will be key as you fabricate, assemble, cover, and pad various types of upholstery. You'll also make final adjustments and alignments to ensure each product meets all quality and specification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary sub-assembly and component assembly operations, including bonding and riveting, to complete sub-assembled components with precision.
• Perform all necessary installations and adjustments of parts to complete aircraft seat repairs.
• Interpret and follow trim and finish drawings, work orders, job cards, and verbal/written instructions to assemble components efficiently and accurately.
• Set up and operate all types of fixtures, jigs, and testing equipment required to complete sub-assembled components to exact specifications.
• Skillfully assemble, fit, and adjust metal and plastic details to structures and weldments, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
• Conduct final checks and make necessary adjustments to ensure the proper functional operation of components, meeting all quality standards.
• Perform adjustments and repairs on assemblies, including forming, trimming, filling, deburring, reaming, testing, cleaning, and straightening parts as needed.
• Ensure all work conforms to blueprints, written procedures, and quality specifications.
• Efficiently move materials to and from work positions, keeping the workflow smooth and uninterrupted.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in alignment with work performance requirements.
• Consistently meet all production and quality standards.
• Identify and report any non-compliance issues or difficulties to supervision promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, reporting all discrepancies to management.
• Represent Collins Aerospace with professionalism and integrity.

Tools & Equipment

• Rivet guns, hand drills, countersinks, sanders, reamers, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, punches, and any other hand tool required in the assembly of aircraft seating components.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. In the absence of a diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Skilled in reading and interpreting work orders, trim and finish drawings, blueprints, job cards, and marked-up drawings.
• Proficient in the use of various hand and power tools necessary for repairs and installations.
• Solid understanding of basic shop math for precise measurements and calculations.
• Capable of accurately filling out standard forms and records.
• Proficient with data collection devices and computers for efficient data entry and retrieval.
• Able to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Comfortable performing work while standing for extended periods.

Additional Information

This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40. Employment consideration is contingent upon successfully passing a DOT pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules (dependent on business unit and role)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role and business unit performance)