Line Side Assembler

Air Tractor Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Catastrophic coverage

Accident insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Air Tractor is seeking an aircraft assembler to assemble, fit, and install parts of airplanes and related systems, including tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear and control equipment. You will read blueprints and use hand tools to ensure proper fit and alignment.

This role requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and wearing PPE such as safety glasses and safety shoes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be self-motivated and able to stand for extended periods.
• Must wear PPE including safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring tools.
• Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts while checking fit and tolerances.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine layouts and sequences.
• Adjust, repair, or replace parts to ensure proper operation.
• Attach brackets, hinges, or clips using bolts, screws, rivets, or welding.
• Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings prior to welding or riveting.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Job Purpose:

Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Assemble and fit prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
• Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
• Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
• Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
• Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components and subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
• Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas and other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.

Qualifications:

• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must wear proper PPE including safety glasses and safety shoes
• Must be able to lift no more than 50 lbs.

Experience and Education:

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• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Must know how to use hand tools.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time to ensure jobs are completed in a timely manner

Our Company fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to eligible applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal and State employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws.

Air Tractor is an employee-owned company. We offer multiple benefits including 401K with company match, optional medical, dental, vision, catastrophic, accident, life, and LTD. Air Tractor provides a small amount of life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Air Tractor also provides STD.