Assembly Technician I

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Grove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Corporation in California is seeking Assembly Technicians to perform assembly or sub-assembly of aerospace parts, using drills, rivet guns, and other hand tools, while ensuring products meet customer specifications.

You will verify tolerances with calipers and gauges, read blueprints, follow documented procedures, maintain a clean, safe work area, and support a compliant, on-time production flow in a demanding shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Six months of mechanical assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles product per documentation and directions.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures; verifies fitting tolerances with gauges and calipers.
• Installs parts and components to build full assemblies and detail parts.
• Operates hand tools; ensures tools are functioning safely and performs basic maintenance as needed.
• Drills, reams, and countersinks holes; installs bolts and rivets per drawings.
• Interprets measurements using mics and calipers per customer specs; maintains documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Rivet gun

Drills

Job description

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

• 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

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,
• 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\"

Required Education and Work Experience

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Vocational training in a technical/mechanical field is preferred
• Six (6) months of experience in mechanical assembly or a similar production/manufacturing role is preferred

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience in reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including mics and calipers
• Experience using hand tools and instruments such as calipers, height gauges, drills, and rivet guns

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, and stand for long periods
• 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
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently use hands or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate tools and material handling controls
• Demonstrate visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring devices

Working Conditions

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

• 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 safety footwear is required

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.

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.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

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.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.