Role OverviewPerforms a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Aligns parts on jigs using templates, molds, and fixtures. Performs minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, de-burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
What You Will Do
Assemble and fit pre-fabricated metallic and composite parts to form assemblies, working at benches or directly on a structure assembly fixture. Read and interpret aircraft assembly instruction plans, diagrams, drawings, and other documentation in order to perform the assembly function with accuracy and with little supervision. Assemble, fit, shim, and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft spars, rib, skins, and fittings. Utilize hand and power tools such as drills to assemble and fabricate components with fasteners and bonding agents.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must be able to identify different process materials, pre-pregs, and adhesives. Must be able to read and interpret aircraft assembly instruction plans, diagrams, drawings, and other documentation. Must be able to work with quality department personnel to keep production assemblies in proper sign off levels and within inspection procedure and/or specifications.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of experience with complex aircraft assembly required
- Trade School certification such as Airframe & Power plant (A&P) certification is desired
- Shop floor math skills
- Experience with following engineering orders
- Ability to read drawings or blueprints
- 1-2 years of experience using various hand and power tools required
Benefits
- Generous 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Personal days
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
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