Aerospace Tool Assembler

Advanced Integration Technology; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical options for employees and

Free medical options for employees and

Job summary

Advanced Integration Technology is seeking a tool assembler to support the daily operations of the Assembly department. You will read specifications, lift and move materials, and assemble components to exact standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and performing quality checks to ensure products meet defined specifications. A high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Uses hand tools and power tools.
• Works in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Shows initiative and commitment to timely completion of tasks.
• Maintains thoroughness and accuracy in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow advanced job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions and procedures.
• Lifts, loads, sorts, and moves materials, supplies, and finished products between storage and work areas, using push-cart, hoist, or dolly.
• Assemble components accurately, thoroughly and quickly to approved specifications.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and sub-assemblies with hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Inspects, tests, and verifies accuracy of assembled article for conformance to standards, using measuring or testing equipment, or by visual examination.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective product parts, using hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Cleans dust, dirt, and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces, using cleaning solution, rag, air hose.
• Measures and marks reference lines and points on parts according to specifications.
• Cuts materials into specified dimensions or shapes using cutting machine, scissors, or knife.
• Rotate through multiple stations on a shift to ensure maximum alertness and preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer use

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Bench machines

Job description

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Summary

The tool assembler is responsible for the day to day operation of the Assembly department by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities below.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow advanced job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions and procedures.
• Lifts, loads, sorts, and moves materials, supplies, and finished products between storage and work areas, using push-cart, hoist, or dolly.
• Assemble components accurately, thoroughly and quickly to approved specifications
• Operate equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and sub-assemblies with hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Inspects, tests, and verifies accuracy of assembled article for conformance to standards, using measuring or testing equipment, or by visual examination. Informs supervisors of any parts or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective product parts, using hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Cleans dust, dirt, and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces, using cleaning solution, rag, air hose.
• Measures and marks reference lines and points on parts according to specifications, using template, rule, or marking device.
• Cuts materials, such as fabric, metal, paper, or wood into specified dimensions or shapes, using cutting machine, scissors, or knife.
• Rotate through multiple stations on a shift to ensure maximum alertness and preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

• This position may require a government security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Uses hand tools and power tools.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
• Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve them.
• Works collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Knowledge of jig and fixture building, tool and die making, machine shop theory & practice.

Work Conditions

Environment Type:

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

Exposure Types

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Cuts and/or burns
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oilNoisy environment
• Metal shavings
• Commercial chemicals

Work Hours

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements

• This position may involve travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Operate a motor vehicle and/or heavy equipment.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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