Mechanical Assembly Technician

Keka Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. is seeking an experienced technician for mechanical and composite assembly in Bengaluru. You will perform assembly, bonding operations, surface prep, and sanding, working from drawings and instructions.

Your role includes inspection of joints and ensuring adherence to FOD and safety standards. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in aerospace or UAV-related manufacturing, with experience in composite-to-metal bonding and structural adhesives.

Qualifications

• ITI/ Diploma in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Automobile, or related field.
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, aerospace assembly, composite assembly, bonding, or UAV/drone manufacturing.
• Candidates with composite-to-metal bonding and structural adhesive bonding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of composite and metallic components as per drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Execute composite assembly, structural bonding, and composite-to-composite, composite-to-metal, and core-to-composite bonding operations.
• Carry out bonding surface preparation including sanding, abrasion, cleaning, degreasing, masking, and surface activation.
• Perform adhesive mixing, application, bond-line control, clamping, curing, and other bonding process requirements.
• Perform mechanical fastening operations including drilling, reaming, riveting, inserts, nuts, bolts, and hardware installation.
• Conduct component alignment, fitment, trimming, sanding, deburring, dimensional checks, and finishing using appropriate tools, jigs, fixtures, and measuring instruments.
• Inspect assemblies and bonded joints for defects such as gaps, voids, contamination, misalignment, delamination, cracks, and improper fitment; support rework and troubleshooting.
• Interpret drawings and specifications while maintaining FOD, cleanliness, quality, safety, and process requirements, and coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Bonding

Aerospace assembly

UAV/drone manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Automobile

Job description

• Perform mechanical assembly of composite and metallic components as per drawings, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Execute composite assembly, structural bonding, and composite‑to‑composite, composite‑to‑metal, and core‑to‑composite bonding operations.
• Carry out bonding surface preparation including sanding, abrasion, cleaning, degreasing, masking, and surface activation.
• Perform adhesive mixing, application, bond‑line control, clamping, curing, and other bonding process requirements.
• Perform mechanical fastening operations including drilling, reaming, riveting, inserts, nuts, bolts, and hardware installation.
• Conduct component alignment, fitment, trimming, sanding, deburring, dimensional checks, and finishing using appropriate tools, jigs, fixtures, and measuring instruments.
• Inspect assemblies and bonded joints for defects such as gaps, voids, contamination, misalignment, delamination, cracks, and improper fitment; support rework and troubleshooting.
• Interpret drawings and specifications while maintaining FOD, cleanliness, quality, safety, and process requirements, and coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Automobile, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical assembly, aerospace assembly, composite assembly, bonding, or UAV/drone manufacturing.
• Candidates with practical experience in composite‑to‑metal bonding and structural adhesive bonding will be preferred.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands‑on knowledge of mechanical and composite assembly and bonding.
• Good understanding of surface preparation, adhesives, primers, solvents, and bonding processes.
• Proficient in using hand/power tools, drilling tools, measuring instruments, and assembly fixtures.
• Ability to read drawings, perform accurate fitment, alignment, drilling, riveting, and fastening.
• Good awareness of assembly defects, dimensional requirements, FOD, cleanliness, safety, and quality procedures.

Required Skills

Ability to work independently Team Coordination Mechanical Assembly (including drones) problem-solving abilities 5S practices Accountability Teamwork Aerodynamics