Assembly and Paint Touch Up

Sonaca•Washington, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking an Assembler and Paint Touch Up. The primary functions of this role involve drilling and deburring parts to prepare them for assembly, assembling component parts by installing ground studs, attaching nutplates or bonding, inspecting parts, and applying touch-up paint. The role requires adherence to the Quality Policy, Mission Statement, and other company policies and procedures, supporting customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability, and respect for people.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
  • Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work is preferred.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude to put together work instructions and to assemble parts.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with team members on a regular basis.
  • Prior experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices a plus.
  • Skilled at using a variety of small hand tools.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous aircraft experience or sheet metal work is preferred.
  • Prior experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Drilling and deburring parts to ready for assembly.
  • Assembly of component parts including attaching parts together by installing ground studs, attaching nutplates or bonding.
  • Inspecting and applying touch up paint.
  • Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instruction.
  • Interpret document/instruction to determine sequence and methods to assemble and repair sheet metal products.
  • Pull parts from bin; report any shortages to Supervisor.
  • Work different gauge/type of sheet metal aluminum according to product specifications.
  • Clean components; load component parts onto jig/fixture.
  • Drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect part to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
  • Apply touch up paint when necessary.
  • Work off rework to engineering to eliminate non-conformance.
  • Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
  • Competitive wages
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
  • Wellness program
  • Tuition assistance
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