Assembler

Sonaca North America; Cottonwood Falls (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking an assembler to join our manufacturing team in the aerospace sector. You will drill and deburr parts, assemble component parts, and attach ground studs or nutplates while supporting our policies of quality and on-time delivery.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; prior aircraft or sheet metal experience is preferred. Basic mechanical aptitude, good communication, and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred.
• Candidates without diploma must take a pre-employment assessment.
• Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to follow instructions and assemble parts.
• Ability to communicate with team members regularly.
• Experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices a plus.
• Skilled with a variety of small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, and instructions.
• Interpret documents to determine assembly sequence and methods.
• Pull parts from bin and report shortages.
• Work with sheet metal aluminum per product specifications.
• Clean components and load onto jig/fixture.
• Drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect parts.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• Call for inspection.
• Work off rework to engineering to eliminate non-conformance.
• Scrutinize all aspects and report issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints

Precision measurement

Hand tools

Communication

Aircraft experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Who Are We

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking an Assembler. Our Assemblers' primary functions would be drilling and deburring parts to ready for assembly, assembly of component parts including attaching parts together by installing ground studs, attaching nutplates or bonding. In all actions, supports the Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability and respect for people.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instruction.
• Interpret document/instruction (above) to determine sequence and methods to assemble and repair sheet metal products.
• Pull parts from bin; report any shortages to Supervisor.
• Work different gauge/type of sheet metal aluminum according to product specifications.
• Clean components; load component parts onto jig/fixture.
• Drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect part to ensure that specifications are met.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• call for inspection.
• Work off rework to engineering to eliminate non-conformance.
• Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education And Experiences

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
• Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to put together work instructions and to assemble parts.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with team members on a regular basis.
• Prior experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices a plus.
• Skilled at using a variety of small hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer