Senior Assembler

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 work schedules

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Martin-Baker America is seeking a Senior Assembler for our Johnstown, PA facility. This full-time onsite role involves leading a small team, performing varied production assembly tasks, and supporting engineering with first articles.

Expect 5S/ATAF compliance, daily PPE and safety adherence, and close coordination with manufacturing engineering. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of manufacturing experience, strong blueprint skills, and proficiency with hand/power tools, SAP, and complex drawings.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of manufacturing experience and strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret complex build documentation and perform hands-on assembly.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines and performing testing in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute prioritized work and record all tasks using SAP and floor stock documentation.
• Train and mentor assembly team while adhering to safety rules and PPE guidelines.
• Maintain 5S/6S standards, assist in building first articles from prints.
• Develop build plans and work instructions; participate in training on hazardous materials and safety.
• Interface with engineering and production control to relay issues and progress, when needed.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Machine operation

Hand and power tools

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Assembler

Position is located at our Johnstown, PA facility

Full-time, Onsite

Daylight shift with option of 5, 6, or 7 am starting time/schedule.

Martin-Baker America’s Senior Assembler is responsible for performing a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations. The Senior Assembler serves as a resource to other team members in the supervisor’s absence and works on assignments with moderate difficulty that require a high level of skill and expertise. Individuals in this role must work well with minimal supervision, build positive relationships with team members, and perform effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute prioritized work in the absence of the department supervisor and accurately record all work performed using SAP transactions, reservations, USCP, and floor stock documentation.

• Train and mentor, the assembly team while maintaining strict adherence to all safety rules, PPE guidelines, and a FOD-free work area.
• Ensure assembly areas are cleaned at the end of each shift when the supervisor is unavailable and conducts daily five-minute meetings as needed.
• Be fully trained across all assembly stages and support Manufacturing Engineering in building first articles by accurately interpreting prints and specifications when no defined process exists.
• Assist the department supervisor in developing build plans and work instructions, and participate in ongoing training related to hazardous materials, procedures, and workplace safety.
• Work independently with flexibility, adapting procedures and techniques to meet special requirements across varied assignments while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Control to relay product issues and progress updates when acting in the supervisor’s absence. Ensure daily completion of departmental 6S standards, ATAF, and tool logs.
• Demonstrate strong attendance and punctuality, leading by example and complying with all Martin-Baker America operating procedures and work instructions.

Who should apply?

Individuals with strong communication skills capable of delivering clear and accurate verbal and written information to supervisors and production employees.

Candidates should possess substantial technical ability, including the use of computers, interpreting complex blueprints and drawings, using hand and power tools, and operating pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. They should also be able to assemble components using adhesives and sealants, perform minor machine adjustments, and utilize inspection equipment.

Strong leadership qualities, effective task management, and demonstrated teamwork skills are essential for success in this role. Applicants should have at least seven years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the physical ability to perform job duties such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Candidates with the following experience are well-suited for this role:

• Extensive manufacturing experience (7+ years) with proven technical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret complex build documentation and perform hands‑on assembly work with precision.
• Prior experience supporting multiple product lines or performing testing, technical work, and maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Candidates who demonstrate accountability, teamwork, humility, discipline, and a strong commitment to personal skill growth.

Why Martin-Baker America?

Martin-Baker America is a premier provider of advanced ejection and crashworthy seating systems across the United States and Canada. Our expertise encompasses crashworthy helicopter seat manufacturing, full lifecycle ejection seat maintenance, and critical component supply to sustain operational readiness. We are proud to support aircrew safety and survivability.

Benefits and perks

• Flexible schedules to choose from, including 4/10's.
• Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (no premiums deducted from pay)
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid vacation (3 weeks in your first year)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

MBAI is a government contractor and provides priority consideration to veterans.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Background Check and Drug Screening