Aircraft Assembler

Aerotek • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Aircraft Assembler position at Aerotek involves performing routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems. The role requires a highly skilled individual with over 7 years of experience to ensure the correct selection of parts, materials, and tools, as well as the installation and adjustment of various aircraft components. The assembler will work closely with production and engineering prints to maintain high standards of quality and safety in the assembly process.

Requirements

• 10+ years of on-aircraft heavy structural, electrical, or systems experience.
• 5+ years in an MRO/Repair Station/AOG/Travel MODS environment.
• 5+ years of experience removing and restoring aircraft assemblies.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing tasks.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, engineering dispositions, and instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to identify common tools.
• Ability to work with high hazard chemicals.
• Experience with drilling, reaming, filling, removing and installing fasteners, shimming, accurately measuring, and documenting data.
• Exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in elevated and/or confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Use a computer in a production environment.
• Look up, read, and comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Install various parts and assemblies such as landing gear, aircraft control surfaces, exterior panels, carpets, blankets, roller trays/ball mats, stowbins, sidewalls, ceiling panels, lavatories, galleys, doors, and seats.
• Install various aircraft system components such as tubing, valves, regulators, actuators, compressors, and ducts.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts).
• Use various tools such as a rivet gun and bucking bar, screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, 90-Degree Power Vane, and other hand tools.
• Work with chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, and special finishes.
• Inspect work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Use high-impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).
• Perform climbing/balancing on stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, and inclined surfaces.
• Crawl, crouch, kneel, bend at the waist, and work overhead.
• Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock).
• Adhere to high standards of safety and compliance with regulations.
• Carry/lift up to 10-35 pounds.
• Perform tasks involving flexion/extension, handling, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist, and walking.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health advocacy
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed