Aerospace Sheet Metal Assembler - Precision & Growth

Sonaca North America; Cottonwood Falls (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accidental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking an Assembler to drill and deburr parts, assemble components, and attach parts using ground studs and nutplates or bonding. The role supports our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality, lean processes, and on-time delivery on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include following process specs, working from blueprints, and ensuring parts meet specifications. Experience with blueprints, measuring tools, and precision assembly is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or pre-employment assessment for candidates without diploma.
• Prior aircraft experience or sheet metal work is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to interpret work instructions and assemble parts.
• Must communicate effectively with team members.
• Experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, and engineering orders.
• Interpret documents to determine sequence and methods for sheet metal assembly and repair.
• Pull parts from bins and report shortages to Supervisor.
• Work with various sheet metal gauges per product specs.
• Drill, rivet, fit, countersink, and inspect parts to meet specs.
• Trim, deburr, smooth surfaces and prepare parts.
• Call for inspection when required.
• Address rework with engineering to fix non-conformances.
• Report any improper operation or faulty materials to Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication with team

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Blueprints

Small hand tools

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking an Assembler to drill and deburr parts, assemble components, and attach parts using ground studs and nutplates or bonding. The role supports our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality, lean processes, and on-time delivery on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include following process specs, working from blueprints, and ensuring parts meet specifications. Experience with blueprints, measuring tools, and precision assembly is valued.