Aerospace Assembly Technician - Pre-Production (Entry)

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is hiring a Production Technician for the Composites or Assembly area in Duluth. You will learn to use a variety of hand tools and pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts and follow aircraft build instructions.

The role emphasizes flexibility, safety, and the willingness to learn new skills as needed. Responsibilities include learning one discipline within 3 months, reading blueprints, and ensuring proper fit, alignment and bonding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 years related manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience reading blueprints or drawings is preferred.
• Ability to select appropriate tools with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Learn one discipline/build/skill within 3 months.
• Develop skills in reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understand parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance against design requirements.
• Clean, set up, and use bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures.
• Install rivets, screws, and bolts with appropriate tools.
• Route wires, cables, and tubing.
• Torque hardware with various tools and test equipment.
• Follow and document aircraft build instructions.
• Wear PPE including respirator.
• Learn to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Read blueprints/drawings

Hand tool proficiency

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools usage

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft is hiring a Production Technician for the Composites or Assembly area in Duluth. You will learn to use a variety of hand tools and pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts and follow aircraft build instructions.

The role emphasizes flexibility, safety, and the willingness to learn new skills as needed. Responsibilities include learning one discipline within 3 months, reading blueprints, and ensuring proper fit, alignment and bonding.