Assembly Mechanic

Atlas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas in Wichita, KS is seeking an assembler with experience in basic sheet metal, riveting, and assembly methods to assemble aircraft components and sub-assemblies per customer requirements. The role includes identifying nonconforming parts and manufacturing processes, working from blueprints, specs, and work orders, and ensuring quality throughout assembly.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years related experience or training, and six months vocational training.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma; 1–2 years related experience or training.
• Six months vocational training.
• Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble to meet quality requirements using blueprints, specs and work orders.
• Set up and run shop equipment and tools.
• Troubleshoot problems and seek process improvements.
• Perform rework or changes during assembly.
• Assemble major components and sub-assemblies, including smaller bench work.

Skills

Sheet metal

Riveting

Assembly methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Six months vocational training

Job description

Overview

Responsible for and has experience with basic sheet metal, riveting, assembly methods, and common shop practices. This position is also responsible for assembling, modifying, and installing aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies per customer requirements, and for identifying nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Works with blueprints, specs, and work orders and assembles to meet quality requirements.
• Completes required data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Sets up and runs various shop equipment, such as squeezes and precision measuring tools, including drill motors and countersink cutters.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot any problems that occur, while continually looking for process improvements.
• Performs any and all required rework or changes incorporated during assembly process.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble major components of sub-assemblies, major assemblies, as well as smaller bench work assemblies.
• Moves and obtains correct parts, materials, tools, and assemblies.
• Demonstrates a team player attitude and a willingness to assist others to help support continuous flow of product add willingness to take direction.
• Works in timely manner to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensures product is conforming before presenting to quality.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Training:

Six months vocational training.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.