Assembly Technician

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Chesterfield (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in the United States is seeking a detail‑oriented assembler to build engine air filtration systems for aircraft. You will interpret engineering drawings, follow procedures, and document completion accurately in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Role requires rigorous adherence to safety, quality, and timekeeping, with experience using pneumatic riveters, drills, and powered hand tools. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Meet acceptable workmanship standards and safety procedures.
• Follow engineering data and plant procedures precisely.
• Maintain consistent high quality in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble engine air filtration systems for aircraft.
• Interpret drawings and work instructions to ensure correct build completion.
• Document job completion paperwork accurately.
• Manage records and timekeeping precisely.
• Use rivets with pneumatic and hand squeezes and operate drills.
• Adhere to PPE and safety standards on site.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Work with limited supervision

Attention to detail

High quality workmanship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand drills

Powered hand tools

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Assembly of engine air filtration systems for aircraft
• Ensure compliant manufacture and workmanship of assemblies, as defined by engineering data and plant procedures
• Work with and around a variety of chemicals and follow all standards regarding PPE
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and other documents to ensure proper build completion
• Effectively document job completion paperwork
• Accurately and efficiently manage records and timekeeping.
• Installing rivets with pneumatic and hand squeezes
• Use of powered hand tools (drills)
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Perform work within acceptable standards
• Communicate effectively with all plant employees.
• Problem solve efficiently and effectively.
• Work effectively with limited supervision.
• Exhibit mechanical aptitude.
• Retain knowledge of the department of operation.
• Make sound decisions.
• Maintain consistent high quality in work habits.

Preferred Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Exhibit attention to detail.
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast paced work environment.
• Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States.

Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations.

Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.