Metal Fitter Tacker C

Senior Aerospace SSP; California, Burbank (MO, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company specializing in aerospace systems, where you'll be integral to the assembly of high-technology components. This role involves setting up and fitting parts, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic industry. If you're passionate about aerospace and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellness Programs

Matching 401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or 3-6 months of related training.
• Tacking Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and fit detailed parts on aircraft and aerospace assemblies.
• Align machined details or stampings prior to welding.
• Maintain a minimum output of 65% and ensure product quality acceptance of at least 90%.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Metal Forming Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Metal Expander

Hand Grinder

Band Saw

Job description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses across 13 countries. We design, manufacture, and market high-technology components and systems for aerospace, defense, land vehicles, and power & energy markets. Our group comprises two divisions: Aerospace and Flexonics, serving five key sectors.

Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Customer Focus, Respect & Trust, Accountability, and Excellence.

Who is SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP specializes in designing, manufacturing, and qualifying complex ducting systems for aerospace applications. Established in 1945, it now operates a 59,000 sq. ft high-volume production facility and a legacy 131,000 sq. ft main building, employing over 500 staff. It is vertically integrated with its own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab. Acquired by Senior PLC in 1995, SSP continues to expand into new programs and technologies.

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP leads in innovative design and manufacturing of complex aerospace systems. Joining our team offers a rewarding career within a collaborative environment, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, a matching 401K plan, and paid time off. Apply today!

Employment is contingent upon passing Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR, and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

What does the job involve?

Summary: Setting up and fitting detailed parts on aircraft and aerospace assemblies. Performing hand grinding, expanding, and fitting to blueprint specifications for heliarc tacking, welding, or resistance welding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aligning machined details or stampings prior to welding.
• Trimming, scribes, filing, or grinding parts to templates or scribed lines.
• Setting up jobs in assembly jigs for welding.
• Assisting higher-level workers as needed.
• Performing rework and repairs related to the described work.
• Maintaining a minimum output of 65%.
• Ensuring product quality acceptance of at least 90%.
• Following all company policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Metal Fitters must keep their work area organized, clean, and safe, adhering to safety standards and quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or 3-6 months of related training, or equivalent experience.

Required Skills:

• Language: Ability to read and understand instructions, memos, blueprints, and knowledge of metal forming characteristics and heat reactions.
• Reasoning: Ability to understand and execute detailed instructions and solve problems with concrete variables.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with various units of measure.
• Other: Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Qualifications:

• Tacking Certificate.

Tools used:

• Metal expander, hand or pedestal grinder, band saw.

Materials used:

• Emery cloth, clamps, cleaning solvent, welding gases, various metals and alloys, machined and formed parts.

ITAR Compliance:

Access to our facility and employment are restricted under ITAR and EAR regulations to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees, or properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants will need to provide information for compliance assessment, and names will be screened against the US government’s Consolidated Screening List.