Structural Assembler - AZ

Job Description: Regular and predictable attendance is required.

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The Metals Center team has openings to support fabrication of the P8 TailCones F18 Pylons & F15 Launchers. The openings are for Precision Structures Assembly Technicians in Mesa AZ. The selected candidates will assemble modify and install aircraft structural assemblies subassemblies and structures on aircraft systems. Identify nonconforming parts conditions and manufacturing processes.

Job Description
Lays out fabricates assembles mates installs and functionally tests checks or troubleshoots and repairs production and prototype aircraft structures parts and assemblies mechanical and pneumatic.
The position requires the successful completion of the Sheet Metal Airframe Repairer (SMAR) assessment after start
Assemble aircraft structures or aircraft support equipment with or without the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling filing filling reaming countersinking burring and fastening using various hand tools as well as electrical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
Shim fit trim and align structural assemblies and subassemblies that vary considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major assemblies; realign or replace ribs bulkheads or stringers in skinned assemblies; establish from blueprints with or without firm callouts butt station and water lines; blind pick up of hole locations for blank parts from existing structure; correcting skin canning conditions buckles wrinkles in outer skins and remove surface defects as assigned.
Assemble install rework repair and modify aircraft structural mechanical or electrical assemblies subassemblies components systems and airframe structures on aircraft systems following manufacturing planning blueprints schematics process specifications repair and rework sketches written and oral instructions.
Ensure all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and nonconformance issues. Check units for compliance using hand held precision measuring equipment such as calipers micrometers height gages and scales.
Report all nonconformances to manufacturing supervision or corrective action representative. Prepare rejection tags noting deviations from specifications on dimensions finishes material processes or quality when required.
Follow all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions to safety officials or manufacturing supervision.
Report on job status and restraints to coworkers and supervision
Identify production inefficiencies and suggests potential improvements to product or process.
This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

These positions must meet Export Control compliance requirements therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

The position requires the successful completion of the Sheet Metal Airframe Repairer (SMAR) assessment after start


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Experience interpreting and working from blueprints sketches and written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to work any shift as required by business need.

Preferred Qualifications
Able to work in confined spaces requiring kneeling crawling climbing and bending.
Skilled in listening and interpersonal participation and able to work with others as part of a team which includes giving and receiving feedback and assisting others in completion of tasks.
Experience with aviation or military products and processes are a plus.
Experience with rigging and installation of operating mechanisms structures or assemblies and parts or related systems and equipment is preferred
Capable of working any shift preferred
Ability to work extended hours overtime and weekends when necessary to support factory and operations activities.




SHIFT/SCHEDULE
Shift expectations: First
Work schedule: Full time 4/10s with Friday off
Start time: 5AM
End time: 3:30PM
OT/DOT expected: Yes OT as needed to support the shop

Shift expectations: Second
Work schedule: Full time 4/10s with Friday off
Start time: 3PM
End time: 1:30AM

OT/DOT expected: Yes OT as needed to support the shop

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
There is no relocation available with this position. You must live in the geographical area or relocate yourself.
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