Aerospace Assembler

FLAG Solutions LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FLAG Solutions LLC is seeking a hands-on technician to set up, run, and troubleshoot aerospace fastener assembly equipment. You will perform in-process inspections, document results, and support final assembly of aerospace fasteners.

Proficiency with precision tools and a strong emphasis on quality and throughput are essential. Responsibilities include machine setups, changeovers, proven-out processes, and maintaining 5S standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years fastener or precision assembly experience (aerospace preferred).
• Advanced equipment setup skills and demonstrated troubleshooting ability.
• Strong inspection skills and product knowledge; reads drawings/work instructions.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparator, test plates, torque/air tools.
• Clear written/verbal communication; accurate documentation and basic computer use.
• Certification(s) applicable to fastener/assembly operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full machine setups, changeovers, and prove-outs; optimize parameters for quality and rate.
• Operate assembly equipment safely and efficiently; follow PPE, LOTO, and shop procedures.
• Conduct in-process inspections and final checks; validate upstream components and assembled product.
• Use precision measuring tools and gauges; document results, lot traceability, and sign-offs.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and request maintenance support when needed.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment/product issues (advanced troubleshooting).
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping; stage materials and keep work area organized.
• Train and provide day-to-day guidance to Level I/entry operators; support operation audits.

Skills

Fastener assembly

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Inspection skills

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparator

Test plates

Torque tools

Air tools

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:
Set up, run, and troubleshoot fastener assembly equipment with minimal supervision. Perform in-process inspections, complete documentation, and support final assembly of aerospace fasteners. Use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, test plates, installation guns) to verify conformance and drive quality and throughput.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform fullmachine setups, changeovers, and prove-outs; optimize parameters for quality and rate.
• Operate assembly equipment safely and efficiently; follow PPE, LOTO, and shop procedures.
• Conductin-process inspectionsand final checks; validate upstream components and assembled product.
• Use precision measuring tools and gauges; document results, lot traceability, and sign-offs.
• Executepreventive maintenance (PM)tasks and request maintenance support when needed.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment/product issues (advanced troubleshooting).
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping; stage materials and keep work area organized.
• Train and provide day-to-day guidance to Level I/entry operators; support operation audits.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 yearsfastener or precision assembly experience (aerospace preferred).
• Advancedequipment setupskills and demonstratedtroubleshootingability.
• Strong inspection skills and product knowledge; reads drawings/work instructions.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparator, test plates, torque/air tools.
• Clear written/verbal communication; accurate documentation and basic computer use.
• Certification(s) applicable to fastener/assembly operationspreferred.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Stand, walk, and handle parts/tools throughout shift; lift up to ~40-50 lbs with proper technique.
• Manufacturing environment with moving equipment, oils, adhesives, and moderate noise; PPE required