Mechanical Assembler Class 1

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the aviation sector as an Assembler Class I. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge ground support equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing your skills in assembly and quality assurance while enjoying a supportive work environment. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those seeking stability and growth in a fast-paced industry. Bring your energy and enthusiasm to a role that values safety and teamwork!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must provide own hand tools and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and perform quality assurance on airport ground support equipment.
• Follow complex assembly instructions and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Ability to Read Blueprints

Basic Electrical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Perks of the job:

· 401(k) matching

· Paid time off

*Part-time benefits could vary

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

· We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry

· Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect

· With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

· Enjoy a competitive pay scale

ABOUT US

· We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!

BECOME AN ASSEMBLER CLASS I AT PRIMEFLIGHT!

Our Assembler Class I is tasked with the assembly and quality assurance of airport ground support equipment, ensuring each piece meets company and safety standards. Candidates must be able to follow complex assembly instructions, blueprints, and schematic drawings to construct or repair equipment accurately. This position requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to use various hand and power tools proficiently. Team collaboration is vital, as is the ability to identify and resolve issues during the assembly process to maintain productivity and quality standards.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK AS AN ASSEMBLER CLASS I

· Ability to read and interpret automotive blueprints and subassembly prints

· Proficient use of a tape measure for accurate measurements

· Skill in chassis layout and drilling holes to specifications

· Installation of Power Take-Off (PTO) systems and drive shafts

· Reading and comprehension of Bills of Materials (BOM)

· Ability to assemble units accurately according to blueprints

· Completion of confined space training

· Proper torquing of bolts to specification

· Plumbing of control panels and PRIST systems

· Reading electrical schematics and wiring cabs and registers

· Rolling axles on vehicles

· Running and testing of pumping systems

· Working efficiently using jigs and fixtures

· Pre-testing vacuum and aviation trucks to ensure operational readiness

· Diagnose and resolve electrical issues effectively

· Program control systems and configure parameters for units

· Accurately identify all components listed on the Bill of Materials (BOM)

· Conduct successful dry tests on vehicles

· Complete tasks efficiently and within designated timelines

· Perform shadow testing on two units in the test stand

· Brings their “A” game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety

· May be assigned other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

· 18 years of age or older

· Eligible to work in the United States

· Must provide their own hand tools

· Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

· Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents

· Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices

· Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means

· Pass a background check and drug screen

· Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

· Stand and walk for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

· Must be able to push, pull

· Must be able to bend, stretch, squat

· Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

· Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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About the company

PrimeFlight Aviation Services provides major air carriers and airports with the ground handling services, aircraft services and terminal services necessary for the safe and reliable operation of aircraft and the comfort and enjoyment of passengers. Thr...