Assembler

Valent Aerostructures, LLC; Cottonwood Falls (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Valent Aerostructures, LLC is seeking an Assembler in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. The role focuses on drilling, deburring, and assembling components while ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have basic mechanical skills, and while a high school diploma is preferred, applicants without it may need to pass an assessment.

The position offers competitive wages, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and various health insurance options. Personal protective equipment is required while working on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work preferred.
• Ability to understand work instructions and assemble parts.
• Basic proficiency with various small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow process specifications, work orders, and blueprints.
• Interpret instructions for assembly and repairs.
• Inspect parts for quality and compliance with specifications.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Skilled with small hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Blueprints

Precision measuring devices

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking an Assembler. The role involves drilling and deburring parts, assembling component parts including attaching parts together by installing ground studs, attaching nutplates or bonding. All actions support the Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other company policies by ensuring total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on‑time delivery, safety, teamwork, individual accountability and respect for people.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout and modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instructions.
• Interpret documents and instructions to determine sequence and methods to assemble and repair sheet metal products.
• Pull parts from bin; report any shortages to the supervisor.
• Work with different gauge/type of sheet metal aluminum according to product specifications.
• Clean components; load component parts onto jig or fixture.
• Drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect parts to ensure 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 the job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or high school equivalency (preferred). Candidates lacking a diploma may be required to take a pre‑employment assessment.
• Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to understand work instructions and assemble parts.
• Effective communication with team members on a regular basis.
• Prior experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices is 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 eye, ear, and foot protection.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–50 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 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 counseling and community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions).

Additional Information

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.