Assembler

Sonaca North America • Cottonwood Falls, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking an Assembler. The primary functions of this role include drilling and deburring parts to prepare them for assembly, and the assembly of component parts. This involves attaching parts together by installing ground studs, attaching nutplates, or bonding. The Assembler will support the Quality Policy, Mission Statement, and other company policies and procedures by contributing to total 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.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection.
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work from and follow process specifications, work orders, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, schematics, layout & modification sheets, engineering orders and verbal/written instruction.
• Interpret documents/instructions to determine sequence and methods to assemble and repair sheet metal products.
• Pull parts from bin; report any shortages to Supervisor.
• Work with 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 parts to ensure specifications are met.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• Call for inspection.
• Work off rework to engineering to eliminate non-conformance.
• Scrutinize every facet of the 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED