Precision Painter & Assembly Technician

Verus Aerospace, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Wichita, KS is seeking an entry-level assembler to apply primers, paints and sealants, assemble detail parts, and follow engineering drawings per instructions and safety rules. Candidates read blueprints, use basic hand and power tools, and verify sizes with calipers and micrometers.

A high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience are expected; basic math and geometry are helpful for layouts and tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge with elementary knowledge of engineering principles helpful.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and determine proper tools and support equipment required to complete processing.
• Must read and interpret blueprints, technical data and other specifications to determine layouts and operation sequences; must possess knowledge of hardware typically used per instruction.
• Experience fabricating components by cutting, trimming, filing, bending and smoothing parts while verifying sizes and tolerances to ensure proper fit and clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify sealants, paints, and primers to apply in accordance with work instructions stated on manufacturing documentation.
• Touch up painted components to meet clean and debris-free surface standards prior to shipment.
• Set up, operate and maintain power tools and other necessary equipment.
• Install fasteners including rivets, nuts and bolts as needed.
• Extensive use of basic hand tools, e.g. rivet guns, drill press, hand drills and grinders.
• Utilize precision inspection measuring tools, e.g. calipers, micrometers, bore gauges.
• Package and ship components after final inspection.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Quality inspection

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drill press

Job description

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Wichita, KS is seeking an entry-level assembler to apply primers, paints and sealants, assemble detail parts, and follow engineering drawings per instructions and safety rules. Candidates read blueprints, use basic hand and power tools, and verify sizes with calipers and micrometers.

A high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience are expected; basic math and geometry are helpful for layouts and tolerances.