Assembly Technician - Meadville/Saegertown

Acutec Precision Aerospace•Meadville, PA

About The Position

The Assembly Technician assembles specialized aerospace components containing threaded inserts, bushings, bearings, and pins. The work uses equipment and techniques including hydraulic presses, thermal expansion, pneumatic tools, and hand tools. The technician may also buff, polish, or rework parts, and perform other duties as assigned within the department. The role requires working independently or with minimal direction from a supervisor, following work instructions, protecting parts, and communicating issues to the team leader. The employee must follow company safety policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mechanical aptitude and ability.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form with internal and external customers.
Ability to perform basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computing skills.
Ability to locate and interpret work instructions and validate product conformance.
Ability to use processes, equipment, and tooling effectively and follow the sequence of operations.
Ability to work independently or with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

Assemble specialized aerospace components using specified processes and equipment.
Work from blueprints and follow routers, corrective actions, and written, verbal, and visual instructions.
Use equipment to perform assembly processes and follow the required sequence of operations.
Use hand and power tools to remove burrs, tool marks, and other visual defects from metal work pieces.
Inspect work and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Care for parts in accordance with procedures for corrosion protection, handling, and foreign object debris (FOD).
Perform buffing, polishing, rework, and other duties as needed within the department.
Maintain housekeeping as department requirements dictate.
Work to established standards, contribute to continuous improvement, and communicate issues to the team leader in a timely manner.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and comply with hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
Train and assist other employees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.