Assembler 3

Safran Group; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in Garden Grove, CA seeks an Assembler 3 to join our production team. You will work on aircraft interior structures, building sub-assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and the ability to work across multiple stations. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing.
• Must read and follow engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong safety and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft interior structures and sub-assemblies per drawings and specs.
• Adhere to work instructions, prints, and work orders.
• Document materials used to maintain traceability.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; rotate through stations as needed.
• Install and assemble components and sub-assemblies.

Skills

Team oriented

Process focused

Open & honest communication

Quality minded

Persevere and commitments

Recognizes success

Executes with urgency

Creates solutions

Customer focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Assembler 3

Job details

General information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-186813

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

Assembler 3

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Job Summary:

This role includes the duties of the following position: Assembler. The role of Assembler is considered a mid-level role within Safran Cabin Manufacturing/Production operations – there are several levels. Levels 1, 2, 3 & Lead.

Summary of Duties:

Assembler:

• Assembles aircraft interior structures and/or parts, such as bins, galleys, lavatories, sidewalls, cargo liners, etc. and builds sub-assemblies for the completion of aircraft interior structures, and/or parts using engineering drawings, company and customer specifications.


• Adheres to company and customer specifications, work instructions, engineering prints & work orders.


• Document materials used in each process to maintain traceability.


• All employees are required to productively react to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future. May work at different workstations as production needs require.


• Builds sub-assemblies of aircraft components, such as:




• Forming of aluminum trim extrusions, fiberglass laminates and other materials for completion of the sub-assemblies, parts or structures.


• Fills and fairs areas as necessary per the established specification or customer limits.


• Installs inserts and applies edging material.


• Assembles sub components for the structures/units.




• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment during and after production.

General Notes:

• Must carefully and safely handle raw material and manufactured parts to ensure the integrity and quality is not compromised by handling.


• All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of all company products.


• As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.


• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.

Candidate skills & requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented


• Process focused


• Open & honest communication


• Quality minded


• Ability to persevere and honor commitments


• Recognizes success


• Executes with urgency


• Creates solutions


• Customer focused in everything we do

Level 3 Qualification:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of experience.

Computer Skills: Not required.

Description: Advanced level position within field.

Other Skills:

• Requires significant experience within discipline and thorough working knowledge of subject matter


• Handles complex issues, escalates only the most complex issues to higher level staff


• Performs work under limited supervision with some latitude for independent judgment


• The ability to read and write English at a comprehensive level is necessary for successful job performance.


• Good hand/eye coordination a must.


• Requires sensitivity to safety regulations and requirements.


• Must be able to self-inspect work and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.


• Must have thorough experience/knowledge to operate basic machinery & various pneumatic/hand tools.


• Must meet or exceed current training requirements.


• Understand how to utilize work orders.


• Ability to read engineering blue prints.


• Significant experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Ability to provide peer review and oversight to junior Production Associates as needed.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as to provide training in the discipline.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

17.30/hr - 27.19/hr

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes