Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Technician
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level position; no prior aviation manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work.
• Enrollment in, or completion of, a Technical Aviation program is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills required.

Position Summary
This entry-level role provides hands-on training in aircraft manufacturing and structural assembly processes. Working in a team-oriented production environment under direct supervision, the Aircraft Structural Assembly Technician will perform a variety of assembly and fabrication tasks while developing the technical skills necessary to support aircraft production operations.

Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Perform basic structural assembly tasks, including fitting detail parts, drilling, and riveting, following established procedures and work instructions.
• Safely operate and maintain basic hand and pneumatic tools, including drills, rivet guns, countersinks, reamers, and files.
• Verify that parts, assemblies, and completed work meet quality standards and manufacturing requirements as directed by supervisors and Quality Control personnel.
• Learn to interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specification documents to determine production requirements and sequence of operations.
• Align and assemble components using fixtures, pins, clamps, fasteners, and other assembly aids.
• Observe experienced team members and progressively perform tasks with greater independence as skills and proficiency develop.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety standards.
• Support team objectives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic shop mathematics.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet production schedules.
• Basic proficiency with computer-based software applications.
• Commitment to workplace safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift as required.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the workday as required.

Preferred Job Title: Aircraft Structural Assembly Technician I or Aircraft Manufacturing Trainee (depending on your organization's job architecture). This title better reflects the training-focused nature of the role while emphasizing career growth opportunities.

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