Assembly Technician

EPI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPI in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Aerospace Sheet Metal Assembler to join our assembly team. You will interpret diagrams and blueprints, align materials, and assemble complex units using precise drilling and fastening operations.

The role requires adherence to strict quality standards and hands-on use of hand and power tools. Experience with aerospace OEM practices and ability to train others are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Aerospace Sheet Metal Assembler for Class 1 Aerostructures.
• Aerospace experience with major OEM.
• Expertise in Sheet metal Assembly process; tooling, jigs, pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical documents and drawings for assembly.
• Adhere to quality standards and procedures.
• Identify defective items and escalate per EPI procedures.
• Assemble parts using drilling, reaming, countersinking and fastening tools.
• Install bushings, bearings, and fluid/hydraulic fittings as per specs.
• Train and mentor sub-ordinates and work in teams.

Education

Trade Certification Mechanical or Diploma

Job description

• Interpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions.
• Adhere to all quality standards and requirements for products.
• Identify any defective items and handle them according to established EPI procedures.
• Locate parts on assembly tools, mating parts and/or assemblies per drawing or instructions.
• Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes per drawings or instructions.
• Assemble parts by Drill, ream, countersink, Sealing, fastening of parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using appropriate tools.
• Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes using the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure assembly is complete per drawing, that there are no defects (e.g., gapped heads, high rivets, tool marks, incorrect length fasteners), and that area around job is clean, prior to putting up for inspection.
• Install bush and bearings as per specifications and standards (Press fitting using Liquid Nitrogen/HT/Dry Ice Methods)
• Install fluid/hydraulic fittings and connectors.
• Perform Electrical bonding tasks part of assembly activities.
• Championing the organisation values and performance culture at all times to model behaviours to wider team staff;
• Ability to use hand and power tools with precision.
• Working knowledge of product/component acceptance testing and troubleshooting.
• Work well both independently and with others.

External Job Description

• Interpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions.
• Adhere to all quality standards and requirements for products.
• Identify any defective items and handle them according to established EPI procedures.
• Locate parts on assembly tools, mating parts and/or assemblies per drawing or instructions.
• Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes per drawings or instructions.
• Assemble parts by Drill, ream, countersink, Sealing, fastening of parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using appropriate tools.
• Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes using the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure assembly is complete per drawing, that there are no defects (e.g., gapped heads, high rivets, tool marks, incorrect length fasteners), and that area around job is clean, prior to putting up for inspection.
• Install bush and bearings as per specifications and standards (Press fitting using Liquid Nitrogen/HT/Dry Ice Methods)
• Install fluid/hydraulic fittings and connectors.
• Perform Electrical bonding tasks part of assembly activities.
• Championing the organisation values and performance culture at all times to model behaviours to wider team staff;
• Ability to use hand and power tools with precision.
• Working knowledge of product/component acceptance testing and troubleshooting.
• Work well both independently and with others.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions.
• Adhere to all quality standards and requirements for products.
• Identify any defective items and handle them according to established EPI procedures.
• Locate parts on assembly tools, mating parts and/or assemblies per drawing or instructions.
• Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes per drawings or instructions.
• Assemble parts by Drill, ream, countersink, Sealing, fastening of parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using appropriate tools.
• Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes using the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure assembly is complete per drawing, that there are no defects (e.g., gapped heads, high rivets, tool marks, incorrect length fasteners), and that area around job is clean, prior to putting up for inspection.
• Install bush and bearings as per specifications and standards (Press fitting using Liquid Nitrogen/HT/Dry Ice Methods)
• Install fluid/hydraulic fittings and connectors.
• Perform Electrical bonding tasks part of assembly activities.
• Championing the organisation values and performance culture at all times to model behaviours to wider team staff;
• Ability to use hand and power tools with precision.
• Working knowledge of product/component acceptance testing and troubleshooting.
• Work well both independently and with others.

Qualifications And Skills

• Trade Certification Mechanical or Diploma with relevant proven experience with Aerospace OEM structure Assembly

Experience

• Minimum 5years’ experience as an Aerospace Sheet Metal Assembler for Class 1 Aerostructures.
• Aerospace experience working for major OEM.
• Expertise in Sheet metal Assembly process, broad understanding of Assembly tooling Jigs, Usage and repair of Pneumatic Assembly tools.
• Understanding/ Usage of design models & ERP system, Manufacturing Planning, Assembly Process specification requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and improvement concepts.
• Ability to train and mentor the sub-ordinates.

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