Job Summary
A Structural Assembler fabricates and assembles aircraft control surfaces. Inspects assemblies, mating and installation of parts, equipment for alignment, fit, clearance, torque, and related factors.
$2K Sign-on eligible until further notice.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Develop skills with fabrication, fabricating parts per engineering drawing requirements. Knowledge of job related hand tools and proper usage.
- Learn to use and recognize the necessary tools needed to perform the necessary installation of the required hardware.
- Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft parts.
- Attention to detail required. Must be able to work as part of a team. Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times. Applies the 6S principle (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety). Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions. Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties. May be assigned to different work areas as production needs require.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee
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 to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with drilling, countersinking, installing solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, bucking bars and pneumatic squeezers.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
- Technical skills: Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; treats others with respect & consideration; and works effectively in groups and with other departments across the organization
- Continuous Improvement: Generates and uses creative ideas to improve processes and services; and adapts to change.
- Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary.
- Attendance: Punctual, observes appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record; properly utilizes time clocks & time off request forms.
- Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures; 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety).
Qualifications continued: The following skills and backgrounds can also be considered relevant depending on the amount/combination of experience/expertise.
- 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, as required 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 pilots 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
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus offers the following competitive benefit options:
- 401k Match Up To 5
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 100 hours accrued PTO within the first year
- 8 paid holidays
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.