Pre-Production Assembler 1

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employer-paid insurance

FSA/HSA benefits

Well-being program

401(k) match

PTO

Parental leave

Career development

Discounts

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking a Production Technician to support composite or assembly operations for aircraft. You will learn to use hand tools and pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts, gaining flexibility and readiness to adapt to various tasks.

The role emphasizes learning multiple disciplines and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Responsibilities include reading drawings, ensuring parts meet design specs, and using fixtures to bond, drill, and secure components.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 years related experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Knowledge of basic tools and selecting proper tool for the job.

Responsibilities

• Learn one discipline/build/skill within 3 months.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understand parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance per design requirements.
• Set up and use bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures; clean as required.
• Install rivets, screws, and bolts with appropriate tools.
• Route wires, cables, and tubing; torque hardware.
• Follow aircraft build instructions and maintain organized workstation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tool usage

Quality/dimension awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

Overview

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge in one primary responsibility within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn one disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 3 months depending on assembly area starting within.
• Develop skills in reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications
• Understand parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements
• Responsible for cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures
• Installs rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
• Routes wires, cables and tubing
• Torques hardware and fitting using various tools and test equipmentFollows and properly documents aircraft build instructions
• Wears personal protective equipment as required including respirator
• Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
• Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards

Required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-3 years related experience
• Experience examples; relevant medium/low volume manufacturing, automotive, military aircraft and maintenance, experience in other fields/skills listed in the next section also considered as partially relevant depending on experience.
• Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Preferred

• Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch.
• Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
• Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
• Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required.
• High Volume Manufacturing: High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product.
• Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
• Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
• Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
• Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
• Plumbing: Installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil and hydraulic. Also experience within the plumbing trade.
• General aircraft knowledge: Knowledge of working around aircraft with specific experience such as obtaining a pilot’s license, multiple experiences flying in small aircraft, military working on and around aircraft but not maintenance related, etc.
• Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.

Our Benefits

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $16.33/Hr. - USD $24.50/Hr.

Sign On Bonus

USD $2,000.00