Assembly Technician

Assembly TechnicianAssembly Technicians perform assembly or sub-assembly of aerospace parts using drills, rivet tools, and other hand tools. Technicians verify compliance with customer requirements using calipers, gauges, and other measuring & inspection tools. Technicians must follow established procedures and work instructions to complete work in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining safe practices and high quality.Essential FunctionsTo accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Assembles product per documentation and directions providedPositions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, following blueprint station lines and index points; verifies fitting tolerances using measuring instruments such as gauges and calipersInstalls parts and components; may specialize in assembling and installing parts, structural components, and/or subassemblies to build full assemblies and detail partsOperates hand tools, including drills, rivet guns, screwdrivers, etc.; verifies equipment is operating correctly and safely; performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriateLocates holes to be drilled in structural assembly for installation of parts and components; using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments; drills, reams, and countersinks holes in subassemblies and installs bolts, rivets, or other fasteners per drawings and work instructionsUtilizes tape measure, mics, calipers, and other gauges to interpret and record part measurements per customer specifications accuratelyVisually assesses parts for missing or incomplete operationsMaintains quantities and operational accountability per the manufacturing control planMaintains a clean, organized, and safe work areaFollows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for actions and work productComplies with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructionsAdheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safetyPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRegular attendance on-site at the workplace is requiredThis role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, orAn individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), orAn individual who is granted status as a "protected person"Required Education and Work ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED equivalentExperience requirements vary based on position level. The posted salary range reflects a broad range inclusive of multiple position levels. Placement in a specific level is contingent upon education, vocational training, and related job experience; pay rates are established commensurate with the assigned position level and may fall anywhere within the posted pay range. In some cases, position level is not confirmed until completion of introductory training.Other Required Skills and AbilitiesExperience in reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specificationsExperience using precision measuring instruments, including mics and calipersExperience using hand tools and instruments such as calipers, height gauges, drills, and rivet gunsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentTo perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, and stand for long periodsRegularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipmentOccasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or downFrequently climb steps, stairs, or laddersOccasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneelFrequently use hands or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate tools and material handling controlsDemonstrate visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring devicesWorking ConditionsWork is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:Excessive noise (hearing protection required)Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (occasionally)Extreme temperatures (occasionally)Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required