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Cirrus Aircraft

Designs certified aircraft with CAPS parachute

Production Technician Level 2

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeDuluth, MN, USA$19.33 - $29 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three to five years of related experience is required; relevant experience may include medium- or low-volume manufacturing, automotive, military aircraft and maintenance, or partially relevant experience in other fields and skills.
  • Experience with basic tools and good judgment in selecting the proper tool for the job is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop knowledge in two primary assembly-area responsibilities, learning two disciplines, builds, or skillsets within the first six months, depending on the assembly area.
  • Install components to meet fit, clearance, alignment, and functional-performance requirements within design requirements.
  • Manage technician schedule and takt-time pace.
  • Inspect, build, and install aircraft components.
  • Follow engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure part fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance comply with design requirements.
  • Clean, set up, and use bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures.
  • Route wires, cables, and tubing.
  • Install rivets, screws, and bolts using appropriate tools.
  • Torque hardware and fittings using various tools and test equipment.
  • Follow and properly document aircraft build instructions.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
  • Mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants according to instructions.
  • Maintain a clear and organized workstation to department standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Read blueprints and drawings and calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch.
  • Auto or marine mechanic and collision-repair experience, including removing and installing components.
  • Perform basic assembly tasks, including installing parts and hardware according to specific instructions.
  • Experience in low- or medium-volume manufacturing settings involving hands-on assembly.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing settings that are station-based or use automation.
  • Guard, Reserve, or active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
  • Prepare surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
  • Fine-detail carpentry experience, such as building furniture or cabinets.
  • Construction or do-it-yourself building, framing, construction, or detailed major home-repair experience.
  • Plumbing experience, including installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil, and hydraulic fittings.
  • General aircraft knowledge, including a pilot’s license, multiple flights in small aircraft, or military experience working around aircraft outside maintenance.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments such as quick oil changes, tire changes, line cooking, fast food, or health care.

About the Company

Cirrus Aircraft

Designs certified aircraft with CAPS parachute

Cirrus Aircraft designs and builds general aviation airplanes with a focus on safety through its Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Its lineup includes the SR20 and SR22 piston aircraft and the Vision SF50 personal jet, with CAPS standard on every model. The company differentiates itself by making the parachute system a core feature and by using composites and advanced glass cockpits to ease piloting. Its goal is to make personal aviation safer and more accessible by combining capable aircraft with built-in emergency safety features.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
Founded
1984

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