Aerospace Tool Assembler

AIT•Chesterfield Township, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The tool assembler is responsible for the day to day operation of the Assembly department by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities below.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
Follows processes and standard procedures.
Hands on, get it done attitude.
Uses hand tools and power tools.
Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve them.
Works collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Knowledge of jig and fixture building, tool and die making, machine shop theory & practice.

Nice To Haves

This position may require a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and follow advanced job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions and procedures.
Lifts, loads, sorts, and moves materials, supplies, and finished products between storage and work areas, using push-cart, hoist, or dolly.
Assemble components accurately, thoroughly and quickly to approved specifications
Operate equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits.
Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and sub-assemblies with hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
Inspects, tests, and verifies accuracy of assembled article for conformance to standards, using measuring or testing equipment, or by visual examination. Informs supervisors of any parts or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective product parts, using hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
Cleans dust, dirt, and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces, using cleaning solution, rag, air hose.
Measures and marks reference lines and points on parts according to specifications, using template, rule, or marking device.
Cuts materials, such as fabric, metal, paper, or wood into specified dimensions or shapes, using cutting machine, scissors, or knife.
Rotate through multiple stations on a shift to ensure maximum alertness and preparation
Perform other duties as assigned.