Assembly Operator

Elevate Aircraft Seating

Huntington Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

Elevate Aircraft Seating is hiring an Assembly Operator for our Huntington Beach, CA facility. This on-site role involves performing repetitive assembly operations to mass-produce seating components, while meeting production schedules and customer specs.

You will read detailed engineering drawings, assemble parts, and maintain tools and equipment. Strong teamwork and reliability are required; extended hours may apply. Competitive wages and benefits provided.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required; associate degree preferred.
1–3+ years of direct assembly/manufacturing experience.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Assemble complex mechanisms and assemblies per drawings and specs.
Maintain and repair production equipment and tools.
Ensure products meet latest engineering drawings revisions.
Maintain work orders and traceability throughout manufacturing.
Follow safety and establish a clean work area.
Prepare and organize tools and parts for manufacturing.

Skills

Read drawings

Teamwork

English comms

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

Electrical tools

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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.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

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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