Assembler Technician; Aerospace

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next‑generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP‑enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next‑generation technology and platform development, large‑scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

FUNCTION: In an assigned area or cell, work with limited supervision to perform the assembly of production aircraft parts as well as the teardown and assembly of overhaul & repair designated aircraft parts.

• Performs fitting and assembly operations on various production aircraft parts.
• Performs teardown and assembly of overhaul & repair aircraft parts.
• Cleans and applies special adhesives to materials resulting in permanent bonding of the materials; sets up and controls furnace temperature in accordance with established specifications.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, operation sheets, technical specifications, and overhaul manuals.
• Maintains necessary records and files.
• Works with limited supervision.
• Assists operators in a lower classification on assembly techniques as needed.
• Performs temporary part marking, in‑process transfer marking, and final part parking operations using vibro engraving, electro‑chemical etch, ink stamp, dot‑peening, and paint marking, ensuring suitable legibility to meet drawing or customer specification requirements.
• Works under supervision with salary and hourly support groups to address the most complex problems.
• Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintains a consistent level of high‑quality work; identifies non‑conformances at the time of occurrence and recognizes opportunities for improvement, notifying management as needed.
• Actively participates in various aspects of lean production and continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency improvements.
• Must work safely at all times; participates in safety improvement initiatives by raising safety concerns and helping to develop corrective actions.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description, to support department or cell objectives and develop individuals' skills.

• Shift: First
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time
• Location:
  
  Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington
• Category:
  Manufacturing
• Requirement Number: MAN‑26‑00020
• Position Title:
  
  Assembler Aircraft A
• Number of Openings: 1
• Employment Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Post Internal Days: 0
• The position is currently accepting applications.