Posted 3 months ago
Assembler Technician in Training - Weekend Shift
AI Summary
Assembles aircraft components and learns to use hand tools, pneumatic fixtures, and adhesives while following engineering drawings and build instructions in a production environment.
About this role
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
- Learn about Assembler role and Cirrus processes
- Develop early skills in how to inspect, build and install aircraft components
- Start reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications
- Learn about parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements to gain confidence and familiarity
- Understand importance of cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures
- Begin skills in installing rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
- Identify and learn routes for wires, cables and tubing
- Grow skills in Torques hardware and fitting, practicing various tools and test equipment
- Learn to understand, follow and properly document aircraft build instructions
- Wears personal protective equipment as required and may include a respirator
- Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
- Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.
Preferred Qualifications: The following skills and backgrounds can also be considered relevant depending on the amount/combination of experience/expertise. Preferred minimum one-year relevant experience and/or training related to skills/experiences listed below.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch, preferred.
- 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 DutiesPlease 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 $15.84/Hr. - USD $23.76/Hr.Sign On Bonus
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