Fitter

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the Next Generation of Flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made—making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

Summary of Position

Required to inspect and adjust fabricated metal structures to meet required tolerances, fix and grind if required, assist in fitting & fabricating structures to customer required models and drawings, rig structures for CNC machining.

Essential Functions

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Fits and tacks metal components to fabricate metal structures according to a CAD model.
• Inspects & validates metal structures with a laser tracker to ensure proper amount of stock for CNC machining.
• Establishes reference system of complex metal structures for setup on a CNC machine.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and identify repair plans for metal structures that do not meet dimensional requirements.
• May review shop engineering drawings and models to assess and troubleshoot fabrication issues.
• Repair metal structures by grinding, plasma cutting and saw cutting in accordance with quality and safety standards. Use hydraulic jacks, hammers, and clamps to bend structures into place.
• Build & setup fixtures used for repairing structures.
• Measure & grind metal framework using a laser tracker to fit into tolerance.
• Operates a forklift and crane in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintains work area, tools, and equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety procedures
• Inspect fabricated components to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Participate and take responsibility for 5S.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 5 yrs experience with metalworking and metal fabrication preferred.
• Understanding of metallurgy and heat treatment techniques and processes.
• Prior experience desirable with operating a laser tracker.
• Good mathematical aptitude and good judgment skills.
• Has at least 3 years of verifiable relevant work experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with large material handling using forklifts & overhead cranes.
• Must possess proven and demonstrated mechanical skills, as well as good working knowledge and experience of machine processes.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Read/communicate with coworkers and leads.
• Knowledge of GD&T, shop math, and blueprint reading.
• Laser tracker experience (alignment, data collection, best fit).
• Some knowledge of common manufacturing processes including cutting, fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Forklift and crane operating skills.
• Problem solving – the individual identifies and reports problems in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal Skills – the individual remains open to ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly.
• Quality Control – the individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security – the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Travel

• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday.

Working Conditions

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.