Assembler Technician Level I - Second Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

$2K Sign-on eligible until further notice.

Schedule: This is a second shift role. The schedule is M-Thr; 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM; 10% Second Shift Differential; Overtime as required

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Knowledge in one primary responsibility within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn one disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 3 months depending on assembly area starting within.
• Develop skills in reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications
• Understand parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements
• Responsible for cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures
• Installs rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
• Routes wires, cables and tubing
• Torques hardware and fitting using various tools and test equipment
• Follows and properly documents aircraft build instructions
• Wears personal protective equipment as required including respirator
• Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
• Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one-year related experience, education and/or training required (experience examples; relevant medium/low volume manufacturing, automotive, military aircraft and maintenance, experience in other fields/skills listed in the next section also considered as partially relevant depending on experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• High levels of integrity and ability to communicate errors to leadership to ensure immediate correction
• Initiative to finish assignments and personal accountability for time management
• Reliable and dependable work ethic and can adapt to changing work requirements
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch
• Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job

Qualifications continued: The following skills and backgrounds can also be considered relevant depending on the amount/combination of experience/expertise.

• Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
• Assembly : Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
• Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required.
• High Volume Manufacturing : High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product.
• Military : Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
• Surface Preparation : Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
• Carpentry skills : Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
• Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
• Plumbing: Installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil and hydraulic. Also experience within the plumbing trade.
• General aircraft knowledge: Knowledge of working around aircraft with specific experience such as obtaining a pilot’s license, multiple experiences flying in small aircraft, military working on and around aircraft but not maintenance related, etc.
• Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Self Development : Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Integrity : Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenged with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Cirrus offers the following competitive benefit options:

• 401k Match Up To 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 100 hours accrued PTO within the first year
• 8 paid holidays

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine . The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.