Assembly and Paint Touch Up

Valent Aerostructures, LLC; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with a%

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and Acc

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking an Assembler and Paint Touch Up. Responsibilities include drilling and deburring, assembling component parts, attaching ground studs, nutplates or bonding, and inspecting with touch-up paint as needed.

You will follow process specifications, work orders and blueprints, report shortages, and support lean processes and on-time delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Effective communication with team members on a regular basis.
• Skilled at using small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instruction.
• Interpret document/instruction to determine sequence and methods to assemble and repair sheet metal products.
• Pull parts from bin; report any shortages to Supervisor.
• Work different gauge/type of sheet metal aluminum according to product specifications.
• Clean components; load component parts onto jig/fixture.
• Drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect part to ensure that specifications are met.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• Apply touch up paint when necessary.
• Work off rework to engineering to eliminate non-conformance.
• Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring devices

Small hand tools

Job description

WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking an Assembler and Paint Touch Up. Our Assemblers primary functions would be drilling and deburring parts to ready for assembly, assembly of component parts including attaching parts together by installing ground studs, attaching nutplates or bonding as well as inspecting and applying touch up paint. In all actions, supports the Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability and respect for people.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instruction.
• Interpret document/instruction (above) to determine sequence and methods to assemble and repair sheet metal products.
• Pull parts from bin; report any shortages to Supervisor.
• Work different gauge/type of sheet metal aluminum according to product specifications.
• Clean components; load component parts onto jig/fixture.
• Drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect part to ensure that specifications are met.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• Apply touch up paint when necessary.
• Work off rework to engineering to eliminate non-conformance.
• Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred.
• Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
• Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to put together work instructions and to assemble parts.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with team members on a regular basis.
• Prior experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices a plus.
• Skilled at using a variety of small hand tools.

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer. Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer.