Assembler Technician in Training - First Shift

Assembler Technician in Training - First Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

Full-Time

On-site

Hourly Range: $15.84 USD to $23.77 USD

Location: Duluth MN 4514 Taylor Cir Duluth, MN 55811, USA

Description

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be trained in installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and composite parts. You will play an integral role creating and constructing the world's best-selling general aviation aircraft, though you do not need any aviation experience to succeed at Cirrus. However, with experience, you could earn a higher starting wage.

Two targeted promotions within your first year if starting at the Training Rate (TR).

$2K Sign-on eligible until further notice.

Schedule: This is a first shift position M-Th; 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Overtime as required

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Learn to inspect, build and install aircraft components
• Develop early skills in how to inspect, build and install aircraft components
• Start reading and understanding process instructions, engineering drawing and specifications
• Assemble items using written and visual instructions
• Learn about parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements to gain confidence and familiarity
• Understand importance of cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures
• Begin skills in installing rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
• Identify and learn routes for wires, cables and tubing
• Grow skills in Torques hardware and fitting, practicing various tools and test equipment
• Learn to understand, follow and properly document aircraft build instructions
• Wears personal protective equipment as required and may include a 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
• One-year relevant experience and/or training related to skills/experiences listed in the next section preferred
• 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 challenges 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:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 100 + hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.