Assembly Technician

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Corporation in Wichita, KS is seeking an Assembly Technician to perform assembly or sub-assembly of aerospace parts using drills, rivet tools, and hand tools. You will verify compliance with customer requirements using calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments, following procedures to ensure safety and quality.

The role emphasizes precise fitting, inspection, and documentation, with a focus on efficient workflow, clean work area, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Vocational training in a technical/mechanical field preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in mechanical assembly or similar production/manufacturing role preferred.
• Experience reading shop blueprints, customer specifications required.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including mics and calipers required.
• Experience using hand tools and instruments such as calipers, height gauges, drills, rivet guns required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles product per documentation and directions provided.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures and verifies tolerances with gauges.
• Installs parts and components to build full assemblies and detail parts.
• Operates drills, rivet guns, screwdrivers, and ensures tools operate safely.
• Locates drilled holes using jigs and measures parts per drawings and work instructions.
• Interprets measurements with tape, micrometers, calipers per customer specs.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Follows directions and safety guidelines; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Calipers

Gauges

Hand tools

Quality inspection

Education

HS diploma / GED

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Drills

Rivet tools

Job description

Accurus Aerospace Wichita, 4011 E 31st Street South, Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Assembly Technicians perform assembly or sub-assembly of aerospace parts using drills, rivet tools, and other hand tools. Technicians verify compliance with customer requirements using calipers, gauges, and other measuring & inspection tools. Technicians must follow established procedures and work instructions to complete work in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining safe practices and high quality.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Assembles product per documentation and directions provided
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, following blueprint station lines and index points; verifies fitting tolerances using measuring instruments such as gauges and calipers
• Installs parts and components; may specialize in assembling and installing parts, structural components, and/or subassemblies to build full assemblies and detail parts
• Operates hand tools, including drills, rivet guns, screwdrivers, etc.; verifies equipment is operating correctly and safely; performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate
• Locates holes to be drilled in structural assembly for installation of parts and components; using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments; drills, reams, and countersinks holes in subassemblies and installs bolts, rivets, or other fasteners per drawings and work instructions
• Utilizes tape measure, mics, calipers, and other gauges to interpret and record part measurements per customer specifications accurately
• Visually assesses parts for missing or incomplete operations
• Maintains quantities and operational accountability per the manufacturing control plan
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for actions and work product
• Complies with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions
• Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

Required Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Vocational training in a technical/mechanical field is preferred
• Six (6) months experience in mechanical assembly or similar production/manufacturing role is preferred
• Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications is required
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including mics and calipers is required
• Experience using hand tools and instruments such as calipers, height gauges, drills, and rivet guns is required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment
• Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate tools and material handling controls
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

All job offers are contingentupon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Accurus Aerospace Wichita, 4011 E 31st Street South, Wichita, Kansas, United States of America