Assembly Technician - Meadville/Saegertown

Acutec Precision Aerospace Inc•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 such as hydraulic presses, thermal expansion, pneumatic tools, and hand tools. Depending on department needs, additional duties may include buffing, polishing, or reworking parts. The technician works independently or with minimal direction from a supervisor and may be required to train and assist other employees. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The technician works from blueprints and written, verbal, and visual instructions, validates product conformance, follows process and equipment requirements, and protects parts in accordance with procedures for corrosion protection, handling, and foreign object debris (FOD). The employee is expected to 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 apply basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computing skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to stand, sit, balance, and walk; demonstrate strong dexterity and hand-eye coordination; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Knowledge of and adherence to company safety policies and procedures, including hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Responsibilities

Assemble specialized aerospace components containing threaded inserts, bushings, bearings, and pins.
Work from blueprints and follow routers, corrective actions, and other written, verbal, and visual instructions.
Use equipment and tools to perform assembly processes, including hydraulic presses, pneumatic tools, and hand and power tools.
Remove burrs, tool marks, and other visual defects from metal work pieces.
Scrutinize each job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Perform housekeeping chores as department requirements dictate.
Buff, polish, or rework parts as needed, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or team leader.
Locate and interpret work instructions and validate product conformance.
Follow process, equipment, tooling, and sequence-of-operation requirements; care for parts in accordance with corrosion protection, handling, and FOD procedures.
Work to standard, 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 when required.