Aircraft Assembly Technician — Sub-assemblies & Riveting

The Atlas Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlas Group in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced assembler who works with basic sheet metal, riveting, and assembly methods to build aircraft components according to blueprints and customer requirements. You will set up and operate shop equipment, perform data gathering, and ensure conformity to quality standards.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform rework as needed, and collaborate with a team to maintain a steady production flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Six months vocational training.
• The work environment is typically loud, requiring proper hearing protection and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Works with blueprints, specs, and work orders and assembles to meet quality requirements.
• Completes required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Sets up and runs various shop equipment, including squeezes and precision measuring tools, drill motors and countersink cutters.
• Troubleshoots problems and looks for process improvements.
• Performs rework or changes during assembly process.
• Assembles major sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and smaller bench work assemblies.
• Moves and retrieves correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.
• Maintains teamwork and helps others to support continuous flow of product.
• Completes work in a timely manner to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensures product is conforming before presenting to quality.

Skills

Basic sheet metal

Riveting

Assembly methods

Shop practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years related experience or training

Six months vocational training

Job description

The Atlas Group in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced assembler who works with basic sheet metal, riveting, and assembly methods to build aircraft components according to blueprints and customer requirements. You will set up and operate shop equipment, perform data gathering, and ensure conformity to quality standards.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform rework as needed, and collaborate with a team to maintain a steady production flow.