Assembler Technician (Aerospace)

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Newington, CT, seeks an Assembler Technician (Aerospace) for first shift. This full-time role involves assembling production aircraft parts, teardown and assembly of overhaul parts, and applying adhesives with attention to specification requirements.

The position emphasizes reading blueprints, quality records, and teamwork in a safety-focused environment. Candidates should be able to read technical drawings and work with supervision as needed, contributing to Lean

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and technical specifications to ensure correct assembly.
• Performs fitting and assembly of aerospace parts.
• Supports Lean production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Performs fitting and assembly of production aircraft parts.
• Teardown and assembly of overhaul & repair aircraft parts.
• Reads blueprints and specifications to ensure quality.
• Maintains necessary records and files.
• Works with limited supervision and safety compliance.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Fitting and assembly

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Job description

Title

Assembler Technician (Aerospace)

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

FUNCTION:

In an assigned area or cell, work with limited supervision to perform the assembly of Production aircraft parts as well as the teardown, and assembly of Overhaul & Repair designated aircraft parts.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Performs fitting and assembly operations on various production aircraft parts.
• Performs teardown and assembly of overhaul & repair aircraft parts.
• Cleans and applies special adhesives to materials resulting in a permanent bonding of the materials. Sets up and controls furnace temperature in accordance with established specifications.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, operation sheets, technical specifications and overhaul manuals.
• Maintains necessary records and files.
• Works with limited supervision.
• Assists operators in a lower classification on assembly techniques as needed.
• Performs temporary part marking, In process transfer marking and final part parking operations using Vibro Engraving, Electro-chemical Etch, Ink Stamp, Dot-Peening, and Paint marking with suitable legibility to meet drawing or customer specification requirements
• Works under supervision with salary and hourly support groups to address the most complex problems.
• Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintain a consistent level of high quality work. Identify non-conformances at time of occurrence. Recognize opportunities for non-conformances and notify management of need for action.
• Actively participate in various aspects of Lean production and Continuous Improvement projects that drive efficiency improvements.
• Must work safely at all times. Participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

Position Requirements

• Shift: First
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington
• Category: Manufacturing
• Req Number: MAN-26-00020
• Position: Assembler Aircraft A
• Close Date
• Post Internal Days: 0
• Number of Openings: 1
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Hiring Manager(s)

This position is currently accepting applications.

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