Assembly Technician - Aerospace

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Corporation in Tulsa, OK, is hiring Assembly Technicians to perform precision assembly of aerospace parts. You will read blueprints, align subassemblies, and install components using drills and rivet guns, while verifying measurements with calipers and gauges.

Safety, quality, and process adherence are essential in this role. You will stand for long periods, lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, and work in a manufacturing environment with ITAR compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• Six months of mechanical assembly or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and customer specifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products per documentation and directions.
• Align subassemblies in jigs; verify tolerances with gauges and calipers.
• Install parts and components to build full assemblies and detail parts.
• Operate hand tools: drills, rivet guns, screwdrivers; ensure tools are safe and functioning.
• Measure and record part dimensions using calipers, mics, height gauges.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and adherence to manufacturing processes and instructions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Hand tool operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Mics

Drills

Rivet guns

Job description

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: M-F, 6 AM - 4:30 PM

*This schedule reflects current business demand and is subject to change at any time.

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.

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

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 operation 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

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• 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

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
• 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.

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.

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.

All job offers are contingent upon 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.