Assembler Technician in Training - Second Shift

Assembler Technician in Training - Second Shift

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 h 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 second shift position M-TH; 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM; 10% Shift Differential. 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‑pace 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 calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch
• Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job

Additional Relevant Skills and Backgrounds:

• 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, 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:

• Self‑Development:
  Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged…