Mechanical Assembler-EN

Who We Are CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have To Offer Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work‑life balance. A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe. Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions. Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary Assembles machined and bought parts. Install flight simulator individual assemblies such as control linkages, throttle alignment, consoles, cabinets, fuselage components, electric, hydraulic motion system actuators. Assist in the preparation of assigned bays for trainer arrivals by laying out and drilling a motion pad, installing adapter plates and assemble computer flooring to receive computer cabinets if required. Assist with the offload of trainers, assemblies and associated equipment; assist in house installs, hardware software integration and teardown, pack, ship, and site installation. Support trainer modification and upgrades in-house and at customer sites. Support relocation of commercial or military training devices domestic or overseas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read work orders, follow production, and sample assemblies, diagrams, parts lists and receive verbal instructions regarding duties. Measure parts to determine specified tolerance. Ability to read precision measuring equipment. Read and interpret blueprints to fabricate complex assemblies. Fabricate parts from raw materials. Drills, taps, reams, countersinks, and spot faces bolt holes in parts. Position and align parts. Bolts, screws, and rivets parts together to close tolerances. Disassemble and replace parts as required. Cleans and lubricates parts and assemblies. Marks identifying information on parts. Inventory assign toolbox and sign inventory sheet. Assist in tool room inventory. Assist in simulator teardown and packing of simulator components for shipment. Qualifications and Education High school diploma or general education degree. 3+ years’ experience in aircraft structural repair is required. Sheet metal experience is a must. Airframe portion of the FAA A&P license preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus. Flight simulator assembly is a plus. Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Can obtain once hired. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations with other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; apply basic algebra and geometry concepts. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Good knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical hand tools and effective use of them (hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers and scales, pneumatic and electric drills, rivet guns, fastening tools such as clamps and clecos, shop equipment such as drill presses, brakes, and shears). Sound understanding of military and commercial workmanship standards. Willing and able to assume work assignments away from the facility for extended periods, for site installations and be willing to work rotating shifts. Ability to work from parts lists, assembly drawings, schematics, and engineering orders, engineering change orders, engineering logs, CAE workmanship standards and CAE manufacturing procedures/work instructions. Basic computer skills for time reporting and work order processing. Ability to perform work assignments with minimal supervision. Must be able to travel. Preferred Skills Operate a forklift. Operate a scissor lift. Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need‑to‑know. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands Wet or humid conditions (non‑weather) 1/3 to none of the time. Work near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time. Work in high, precarious places. Fumes or airborne particles 1/3 to none of the time. Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 to none of the time. Outdoor weather conditions 1/3 to none of the time. Risk of electrical shock 1/3 to none of the time. Noise level is loud (example: manufacturing area). Must possess manual dexterity and excellent hand‑eye coordination. Ability to stand or sit for long periods. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time. Reach with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time. Climb or balance on an approved safety ladder. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods. Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Ability to lift to 50 pounds. Close vision requirements (clear vision at 20 inches or less, Jaeger 0.5mm letters at 14”). Distance vision requirements (clear vision at 20 feet or more, Snellen chart 20/50 or better). Color vision ability (identify and distinguish colors). Ability to adjust focus (bring an object into sharp focus). Must be willing to work overtime. Moderate to high levels of stress, including technical, schedule, and customer issues; extended work hours and possible 2nd and 3rd shift assignments are likely. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations If you require assistance with the recruitment process because of a disability, contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. 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