Assembler II

Ontic; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic is seeking Assemblers for its Chatsworth, CA facility to assemble and manufacture simple to moderately complex products for aircraft. You will ensure on-time delivery of quality parts by strictly following specifications, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.

A collaborative culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement across shifts. Ideal candidates will read blueprints, use standard measuring tools, and perform in-process testing while maintaining

Qualifications

• General knowledge equivalent to high school education.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Build assemblies per work instructions, blueprints and specifications daily.
• Perform in-process testing as required.
• Perform Quality Workmanship.
• Recommend work instruction changes to manufacturing outline as needed.
• Meet daily production assignments.
• Ability and desire to learn new products.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Quality workmanship

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers/Indicators/Height gauges

Volt meters

Hand tools

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for Assemblers at our Chatsworth, CA office. This position is responsible for assembling and manufacturing simple to moderate complexity products (such as sub-assemblies, assemblies used in DC lighting) for aircraft. The key to success in this position is the delivery of on time quality parts by assuring precise conformance to specifications, workmanship standards and customer requirements. In addition to the technical skills required, the ultimate foundation of the Assembly Department is teamwork and displaying certain behaviors to support the success of the team. Key behaviors include teamwork, trust, respect for co-workers, consensus building and integrity. We approach challenges willingly and consider continuous improvement a daily part of the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES FOR THIS JOB

• Build assemblies per work instructions, blueprints and specifications daily
• Perform in-process testing as required
• Perform Quality Workmanship
• Recommend work instruction changes to manufacturing outline as needed
• Meet daily production assignments.
• Ability and desire to learn new products

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• New product support/ participation
• Teamwork
• Keeping commitments
• Scrap Rate/and or Rework

Qualifications

Education/Certification: General knowledge equivalent to high school education.

Required Knowledge

• Aerospace manufacturing environment desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications and schematics desired
• Capable of using all standard measuring tools (i.e. mics/indicators/height gauges/etc.).
• Ability to use volt meters, power supplies, hand presses, general hand tools.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Finger Dexterity: Hand eye coordination, steady hands, ability to operate shop equipment.
• Talking: Clear verbal communication in English
• Visual abilities: Must be able to identify colors and read minimum of 8-point font

WORKING CONDITIONS

The key physical requirements of this position include regular attendance, 50% walking or standing in production areas, some sitting, pushing, reaching overhead and bending to the floor.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Reasoning ability: must be organized, able to keep good records and feedback information in an organized manner. Ability to take instructions, work with minimal supervision, stay on task; ask the right questions, communicate with all levels of the company, and formulate information in a logical manner and follow through to produce results.
• Mathematics ability: ability to use all applicable shop math such as: adding, subtracting, and multiplying/dividing whole and decimal numbers.
• Language ability: Ability to effectively speak, comprehend and write in English.

Compensation Pay Range

Pay Range: $22-45

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.