Aircraft Cabinet Fabricator

Aaa Usa•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Little Rock, Arkansas that designs and builds military aircraft, business jets, and space systems. The Aircraft Cabinet Fabricator fabricates cabinets and related components for aircraft delivery, following engineering definitions, procedures, standards, and work instructions. The role requires quality workmanship, attention to schedule and cost, safe work practices, and collaboration with engineering, management, coworkers, and contractors. The position may involve travel or temporary relocation to Little Rock, Arkansas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience in aircraft cabinetry, carpentry, or fabrication.
Proficiency with low or no rework in subassembly, qualified mortise-and-tenon work, complex carcass assemblies, veneer and laminate application, final assembly, and cabinet installation.
Ability to work on custom inlays, mirror, and exotic assemblies.
Ability to set up and operate standard equipment and tools.
Good working knowledge of math and geometry, including metric and imperial units of measure.
Strong communication skills.
Understanding of the importance of schedules and budgets and ability to help the team meet objectives.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine-detail, high-cost products with minimal errors and rework.
Ability to work with engineering and industrial definitions, 2D/3D data, company standards, and work instructions to build aircraft cabinet components.
Ability to work with adhesives and chemicals; must not be allergic to industrial chemicals.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate to Little Rock, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

Fabricate aircraft cabinet components using construction skills, engineering and industrial definitions, 2D/3D data, company standards, and work instructions.
Meet or exceed expected standards for safety, quality, schedule, and cost, and encourage peers to do the same.
Mentor coworkers and contractors to develop their skills, knowledge, and work performance in accordance with engineering, quality, and company procedures.
Propose and support continuous improvement.
Promote ACE values and help create a work environment focused on operational excellence.
Perform quality checks of fabricated items, including self-checks and peer checks.
Select materials from stock and maintain material traceability.
Communicate and interact effectively with coworkers and management.
Use expertise to prevent lost time or scrap when rework is required.
Complete aircraft rework in a timely manner while considering the aircraft delivery schedule.
Handle finished, plated, and painted parts in accordance with company standards and procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Lead and train personnel on specific job assignments as directed by the team lead.
Work safely in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
Clean equipment as needed.
Set up and operate standard equipment and tools.
Perform cabinet installation and assembly work, including custom inlays, mirror, and exotic assemblies.