Aerospace Component Assembly

Auto-Valve, Inc.•Dayton, OH

About The Position

This position assembles, tests, inspects, marks, cleans, and packages precision aerospace valve components and finished products in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, customer specifications, and quality requirements. The Technician performs mechanical assembly using approved tools, fixtures, materials, and torque requirements; verifies component identity and traceability; and conducts applicable functional, leak, and pressure testing when trained and authorized. The role includes maintaining accurate production and quality records, identifying and reporting nonconforming product, maintaining product cleanliness and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) controls, and ensuring work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable quality-system and customer requirements. The Technician collaborates with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments and participates in cross-training and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or related production experience.
Experience using basic hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and other mechanical assembly equipment.
Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions, routings, and specifications.
Basic knowledge of mechanical assembly practices and techniques.
Ability to use basic measuring and inspection devices to verify product conformance.
Basic shop math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic measurements.
Ability to follow assembly procedures, torque requirements, work instructions, and quality standards.
Ability to accurately complete production, inspection, testing, and traceability documentation.
Basic computer skills and ability to enter and retrieve production information using ERP or other manufacturing systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects, discrepancies, and potentially nonconforming product.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for working with small and precision components.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a manufacturing team.
Dependability, organization, and ability to maintain quality while working to established production requirements and schedules.

Responsibilities

Assemble aerospace valve components and finished products according to engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), routings, work instructions, and customer specifications.
Perform precision mechanical assembly using approved hand tools, fixtures, adhesives, lubricants, sealants, and specified torque requirements.
Verify component identity, revision level, quantity, condition, shelf life, and applicable lot or serial number traceability before assembly.
Read and interpret drawings, work instructions, acceptance criteria, and other technical documentation.
Perform in-process inspections and verify dimensional, workmanship, and quality requirements.
Perform functional, leak, pressure, and other required product testing when trained and authorized.
Use appropriate measuring, inspection, and test equipment to verify product conformance.
Apply required part identification, markings, and labels.
Clean, handle, protect, and package components and finished products according to procedures and customer requirements.
Maintain product cleanliness and follow FOD prevention and control practices.
Identify and segregate nonconforming, damaged, or suspect material and product, and promptly notify supervision or Quality.
Accurately record labor, production quantities, scrap, test results, material consumption, and other required information in ERP or approved documentation.
Complete production, inspection, testing, and traceability records accurately and within established timeframes.
Follow applicable quality-system procedures, work instructions, customer requirements, and product safety requirements.
Participate in cross-training, standardized work, process improvement, and continuous improvement activities.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and support 5S practices.
Follow company safety requirements, use required PPE, and promptly report unsafe conditions, injuries, and near misses.
Safely handle and protect company and customer materials, components, tooling, and finished products.
Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve assembly, testing, or product-related issues.
Demonstrate attention to detail, ethical conduct, teamwork, and commitment to product quality and safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.