Assembler Fabricator- Aerospace

Summit Employment; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Employment in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a skilled technician to fabricate and assemble parts for operational aircraft. The role requires over 2 years of experience and proficiency with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities include fabricating and repairing aircraft parts, operating production equipment, and ensuring compliance to specifications. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of aerospace assembly and be able to read blueprints.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 6 am to 3:30 pm, with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fabrication and assembly of metallic and non-metallic parts for operational aircraft.
• General knowledge of aerospace assembly specifications.
• Ability to complete specialized certifications as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair detail parts for operational aircraft.
• Operate hand and power tools to meet part specifications.
• Assemble parts into subassemblies applying fasteners and adhesives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Use of hand and power tools

Adhesives and sealants application

Tools

Rivet squeeze

Pull rivet gun

Roller swaging

Arbor press

Job description

Summary

Utilizes advanced technical skills to fabricate, assemble, and repair metallic and nonmetallic parts and assemblies for operational aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricates, assembles and repairs detail parts, subassemblies and assemblies for operational aircraft, applying moderate to complex techniques and judgment.
• Executes routine and non‑routine tasks in fabrication and assembly by following established methods and work instructions, marking dimensions, and routing, sawing, drilling and adding value to parts.
• Operates hand and power tools such as routers, drills and grinders to meet part specifications, performing trimming, grinding, deburring, beveling and polishing.
• Assembles parts into subassemblies and complete assemblies, applying fasteners, adhesives and performing installations according to blueprints, ensuring conformance to specifications.
• Operates production equipment like presses, shears, drills and mills to fabricate parts and components for production.

Performs additional duties as assigned, which may include cross‑departmental tasks.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in fabrication and assembly of metallic and non‑metallic parts for operational aircraft.
• General knowledge of aerospace assembly specifications.
• Experience using the following tools: rivet squeeze, pull rivet gun, roller swaging, arbor press.
• Experience working with the following hardware and materials: bushing, rivets, nut plates, bearings, Hi‑Lok, Heli‑Coils, mixing and applying adhesives, sealants, primers and Semkits.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and production plans.
• Ability to complete specialized certifications as required for the role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work more than 8 hours per day and 5 days a week, as needed.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Shift Information

1st Shift – M‑F: 6 am – 3:30 pm, rotating Saturdays