Assembler - 2nd shift (Multiple Positions)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

• On a production basis, performs precision mechanical assembly work, which is typically of high complexity and/or requires fitting, alignment, and the adjustment of components, units, and assemblies to very close tolerances.
• Performs integrated next-level assembly work on machined/fabricated aerospace parts at a floor station. 
• Assembles fabricated parts at a floor station using and or performing: Riveting, Cold Working, Nut Plates, Bearings, Bushings, Cold Bonding, Fabricating and installing Shims, Sealing, Bucking/Squeezing Rivets and Grounding Blocks for integrated next-level assemblies.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. 
• Ensures conformance to established procedures and quality level of Arden Engineering’s Quality Policy and conformance to Customer Engineering and Specifications.
• Ensures safe work habits and environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accomplishes various production assembly functions that are somewhat complicated in nature.
• Assembles products or sub-assemblies according to verbal or written instructions, or by following drawings or diagrams.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications using jigs and templates when required.
• Positions parts in specified relationship to each other under extremely close tolerance conditions.
• Fastens parts together using an Orbital Riveting machine.
• Loads and unloads previously setup machines such as arbor presses, drill presses and milling machines.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary.  Trouble-shoots and reworks production items that do not meet specifications.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. 
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• May be required to meet certain certifications in field. 
• Requires at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area of precision mechanical assembly experience. 
• Working knowledge of shop math and geometry. 
• The ability to read and interpret complex drawings and documents for machined parts and assemblies highly desired.
• Preferred experience in Riveting, Cold Working, Nut Plates, Bearings, Bushings, Cold Bonding, Fabricating and installing Shims, Sealing, Bucking/Squeezing Rivets and including but not limited to Grounding Blocks for integrated next-level assemblies.
• Preferred knowledgeable in the use of various power-hand tools, drills, jigs, templates, boring and bucking equipment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others with a positive attitude.
• Standard safety training.
• Ability to drive and operate a forklift.
• General Physical Requirements: Standard physical requirements to include the ability to sit and stand for multiple hours at a time; Able to sit and stand for multiple hours at a time; Reaching walking; Pulling, pushing, lifting 50 lbs. or less; Atmospheric conditions, oils/coolants.