Mechanical Assembler

DESCRIPTION :

Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, the Assembly Mechanic performs a wide variety of mechanical production sub-assembly and assembly operations of a semi-skilled nature to build up and assemble difficult and complex units.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Determines methods and sequence of assembly operations where complete information is not readily available or follows assembly shop and production operations sheets, samples, blue prints, and verbal instructions to perform a wide variety of assembly operations.

Works with electrical components and wiring of various assemblies.

Works with riveting small detail sheet metal assemblies.

Works with small assemblies putting them together.

Utilizes small hand tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers.

Utilizes pneumatic tools such as but not limited to drill motors and nut runners.

Able to use precision measurement tools such as but not limited to scales, calipers (digital and dial) and micrometers.

Identifies and selects components to be integrated into sub-assembly and assembly units.

Makes own set-ups, alignments and adjustments maintaining tolerance in accordance with instructions.

Disassembles, modifies, reworks, refurbishes, reassembles, and tests units as required.

May provide work leadership to lower-level assemblers through assignment or work review of progress and monitoring of results.

Identify and properly use aviation assembly tools.

Read and comprehend drawings and shop orders.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work in cramped spaces, often working on knees or lying down or crawling.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs periodically.

Aerospace experience preferred.