Job description

Job Description:

High School Diploma or GED required.
1 year related structural assembly experience required.
Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
One year of experience credit will be considered for graduates of the Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program.

Position Purpose:
In a team-oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:

Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures, and conduct varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts/assemblies meet FAA requirements, customer specifications, and *** standard of quality.
Rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheet metal parts, using all required tools (e.g., portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, countersinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine the sequence of operations, type, size, and hole pattern for rivets.
Check all work and ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g., MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs). Use the resource planning system to enter daily labor against correct Work Order and Item numbers.
Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company 5S Program, and comply with all safety regulations.
Work under moderate supervision on assigned duties and tasks.
Support Lean Activities.

Additional Functions:

Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
Comply with safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Basic knowledge of various aircraft structures, sheet metal, and fabrication processes.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
Read and interpret 6" scale.
Basic computer skills.
Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
Must have essential personal skills, including an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with others, and the ability to meet demanding schedules.
Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work any shift.
Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small or restricted areas.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.