Assembly Mechanic

Overview

Responsible for and has experience with solid, hollow and hollow pull type  meeting a min of 80% of Time Standards and with less than 10% of rework of all assemblies, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices. This position is also responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies per customer requirements, and for identifying nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Works with blueprints, specs, and work orders and assembles to meet quality requirements.
• Completes required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Sets up and runs various shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot any problems that occur, while continually looking for process improvements.
• Performs any and all required rework or changes incorporated during assembly process.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, as well as smaller bench work assemblies.
• Provide suggestions to correct identify problems in workmanship and processes:
• Frequent use of CIP ( Continuous Improvement Program)
• Torque Calibration
• Torque Testing
• Push Out Testing
• Proficient in Operation Set- Up
• 95% acceptance of Process Verification
• Moves and obtains correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.
• Demonstrates  a team player attitude and a willingness to assist others to help support continuous flow of product add willingness to take direction.
• Works in timely manner to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensures product is conforming before presenting to quality.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills: 

Perform simple work assignments, often receptive in nature

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers

Basic use of  hand and measuring devices ( i.e.: calipers, micrometers & height  gauges)

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Training:

Six months vocational training.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.