Assembler Technician Level II - First Shift

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in assembling aircraft components, utilizing a variety of hand tools and pneumatic fixtures. The position demands flexibility and a willingness to learn as you take on diverse responsibilities within the assembly area. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and personal development while enjoying competitive benefits including a 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative aviation solutions in a vibrant community.

Benefits

401k Match Up To 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

100 hours accrued PTO within the first year

8 paid holidays

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components using hand tools and pneumatic fixtures.
• Inspect and ensure compliance with design requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Blueprint Reading

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Pneumatic Fixtures

Torque Tools

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible 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 pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

$2K Sign-on eligible until further notice.

Schedule: This is a first shift position M-Th; 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Overtime as required

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Diverse knowledge in two primary responsibilities within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn two disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 6 months depending on assembly area starting within.
• Confidently install components for fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance within design requirements.
• Manages Technician schedule and takt time pace.
• Inspects, builds and installs aircraft components.
• Follows engineering drawing and specifications.
• Ensures part fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements.
• Responsible for cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures.
• Routes wires, cables and tubing.
• Installs rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools.
• 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.
• Mixes and applies 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 function 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.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum two-years 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 depending on experience).
• Possess strong attention to detail and can examine completed work for accuracy.
• Adapts to changing assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• High levels of integrity and ability to communicate errors to leadership to ensure immediate correction.
• Initiative to finish assignments and personal accountability for time management.
• Reliable and dependable work ethic and can adapt to changing work requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch.
• Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Competencies:

• Self Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Integrity: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Cirrus offers the following competitive benefit options:

• 401k Match Up To 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• 100 hours accrued PTO within the first year.
• 8 paid holidays.

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.