Assembly Operator

Elevate Aircraft Seating

Huntington Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health insurance

On-site gym

EV charging stations

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Elevate Aircraft Seating is seeking an Assembly Operator to join our Huntington Beach team on-site. You will support coworkers, perform repetitive assembly tasks, and help mass-produce business class seating components.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, assembling mechanisms, maintaining tools, and ensuring quality and traceability throughout production. Extended hours may be required, and authorized US work status is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
1–3+ years of direct assembly experience.
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Assemble complex mechanisms per latest drawings and specifications.
Maintain and repair production equipment and tools; notify manager of issues.
Ensure products are built to latest revision of released engineering drawings.
Read and interpret engineering drawings in detail.
Maintain work orders and traceability books throughout manufacturing.
Promote safe use of tools and maintain a safe work environment.
Report defects to QA and engineers; cooperate with team.
Follow installation procedures per engineering drawings and requirements.
Prepare production units for fabrication, painting, assembly, or shipping.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Reading gauges/measurement

Education

Basic electrical knowledge

Composite fabrication (hand layup + RTM)

Job description

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Assembly Operator to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Assembly Operator is responsible for assisting and supporting coworkers and performs repetitive assembly operations to mass-produce business class seating furniture. The Assembly Operator must be able to work within the time constraints of the master production schedule and meet requirements dictated by the customer.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Build and assemble complex mechanisms, structures, and assemblies per latest specified drawings and specifications. Tasks may include the installation of screws, rivets, seals, fasteners, upholstery, electrical wiring, and other various hardware
Maintain and repair production equipment and tools. Promptly notify the manager of any needed repairs or issues.
Ensure products are built and assembled to the latest revision of released engineering drawings
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Ensure work orders and traceability books are maintained and completed throughout the manufacturing cycle
Maintain safe and effective use of all machine and hand tools as well as a safe work environment
Report any defects to quality assurance and manufacturing engineers
Promote cooperation and positive communication with co‑workers
Follow installation procedures per ECI engineering drawings and requirements
Clean and prepares production units for fabricating, painting, assembly, or shipping
Mix and apply adhesives to manufacturers specifications as well as Engineering requirements
Place parts in specified relationship to each other
Verify unit dimensions before installing inserts, rivets, blind nuts, blocks, angles, doublers, and fittings
Bond, screw, glue or otherwise attach parts together
Rivet metal or sheet metal parts as required
Install attachment fittings, as assigned
Prepare and organize tools and parts for use in the manufacturing area
Work at different workstations as production needs require
Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment
Tasks vary as different units’ complete certain phases of production
Perform other duties as assigned by production supervisor

Education

General Qualifications – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent years of relative experience or proven mechanical aptitude may be considered in lieu of a diploma or GED
Associate Degree is preferred

Experience

1 - 3+ years of direct experience

Other

Extended or irregular hours may be required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future
Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE

Basic electrical knowledge (e.g., switch assembly/installation/wiring and related tools)
Composite fabrication including hand layup and vacuum assisted RTM

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

Works with supervisor to execute tasks that comply with instructions or pre-determined processes, methods, and/or practices

Language Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both reading and verbally.

Compensation & Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Hourly Rate Transparency: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

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