Assembler Technician Level I - Piston Aircraft - Weekend Shift

Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth (MN)

On-site

USD 22,496 - 33,751

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota is looking for a Production Technician. This role involves working with composites or assembly tasks crucial to aircraft building. Responsibilities include learning to use various tools, understanding engineering drawings, and maintaining workstations.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Minimum one-year experience in related fields.
Ability to select proper tools for the job.

Responsibilities

Learn primary responsibilities in the assembly area.
Develop skills in reading engineering drawings.
Responsible for cleaning and setting up bonding fixtures.

Skills

Basic tools knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Assembly tasks

General aircraft knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic fixtures

Job description

Overview

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responisble for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role rquires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness ot learn new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

Knowledge in one primary responsibility within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn one disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 3 months depending on assembly area starting within.
Develop skills in reading and understaning engineering drawing and specifications
Understand parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements
Responsible for cleaning, set up and use of bonding,drilling and holding fixtures
Installs rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
Routes wires, cables and tubing
Torques hardware and fitting using various tools and test equipment
Follows and properly documents aircraft build instructions
Wears personal protective equipment as required including respirator
Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functin satisfactorily. THe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

High School diploma or GED required
Minimum one-year related experience, education and/or training required
Experience examples; relevant medium/low volume manufacturing, automotive, military aircraft and maintenance, experience in other fields/skills listed in the next section also considered as partially relevant dependent on experience.
Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgement when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Preferred:

Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch.
Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair; Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required.
High Volume Manufacturing: High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product.
Military: Guard, REserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces or adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
Carpentry Skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
Plumbing: Installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil and hydraulic. Also experience within the plumbing trade,
General aircraft knowledge: KNowledge of working around aircraft with specific experience such as obtaining a pilot's license, multiple experiences flying in small aircraft, military working on and around aircraft but not maintanence related, etc.
Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations