Assembly Mechanic, 2nd Shift

The Atlas Group; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlas Group in Park Ridge, IL is seeking an assembler to work on aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and structural assemblies. You will read blueprints, follow work orders, and assemble to meet quality requirements while using drills, squeezes, and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities include data gathering, setup of shop equipment, minor rework, and collaborating to maintain schedule flow. A high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years related experience are expected, with vocational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
• Six months vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble to meet quality requirements using blueprints, specs, and work orders.
• Complete data gathering to facilitate assembly progress.
• Set up and run shop equipment like squeezes and precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot issues and look for process improvements.
• Perform rework or changes during assembly process.
• Assemble major components of sub-assemblies and major assemblies.
• Move parts, materials, tools, and assemblies to needed locations.
• Support team to maintain a continuous flow and meet schedule requirements.
• Ensure product is conforming before presenting to quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Six months vocational training

Tools

Drill motors

Countersink cutters

Squeezes

Precision measuring tools

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.