Assembler Technician Level III - Piston Aircraft - First Shift

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 30,734 - 46,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN seeks a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly. You will learn to use hand tools and pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts, follow build instructions, and maintain an organized workstation.

You will install components, inspect and document defects, drill, rivet, route wires, and apply adhesives per instructions. Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills are essential for this learning-oriented role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to multiple assembly disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Learn multiple disciplines/builds within six months.
• Install components for fit, alignment, and functionality.
• Troubleshoot aircraft system issues and develop solutions.
• Conduct on-the-job training with Technicians.
• Inspect, build, and install aircraft components.
• Understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Document defects on non-conforming parts.
• Set up fixturing for bonding, drilling, and assembly.
• Install rivets, screws and bolts with appropriate tools.
• Route wires, cables and tubing.
• Torque hardware and fittings with various tools.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Overview

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 use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diverse knowledge in multiple primary responsibilities within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn multiple disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 6 months depending on assembly area starting within.
• Masterfully install components for fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance within design requirements
• Troubleshoots aircraft system issues and develops solutions
• Conducts on-the-job training with Technicians
• Inspecting, building and installing aircraft components
• Understanding engineering drawing and specifications
• Will document and describe defect(s) on non-conforming articles or defective parts
• Set up and use of fixturing for all areas of bonding, drilling, and assembly
• 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
• Mixes and applies adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
• Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards
• Capable of demonstrating procedures and installation techniques to others

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five 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.
• Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 for 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 maintenance related, etc.
• Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.

Benefits

• 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

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $22.31/Hr. - USD $33.47/Hr.