Fabricator - Assembler A

The NORDAM Group LLC•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to perform production operations to fabricate, assemble, and repair metallic and nonmetallic parts and assemblies used on operational aircraft. The work ranges from moderate to complex and requires experience and judgment to select plans and actions from standard procedural alternatives. The position performs routine and non-routine fabrication and assembly functions using established methods and procedures, under general supervision. Work is reviewed for completion, quality standards, and schedule requirements. Techniques and tools may be adapted for special needs with management approval.

Requirements

Four to seven years of experience fabricating and assembling metallic and nonmetallic parts used on operational aircraft.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production planning, and detailed work instructions.
Ability to successfully complete job-specific or specialized certification programs required for core tasks or special assignments.
No formal education is required.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For employees at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and repair detail parts, subassemblies, and assemblies used on operational aircraft.
Perform routine and non-routine fabrication and assembly tasks according to established methods, procedures, and work instructions.
Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials, with or without templates or shop aides.
Route, saw, drill, or otherwise modify detail parts and subassemblies according to work instructions.
Use hand and power tools, including routers, drills, and die grinders, to complete required operations.
Trim parts to fit; file, grind, deburr, bevel, and polish materials, parts, and assemblies to specifications.
Assemble detail parts into subassemblies and complete assemblies using written and verbal instructions.
Drive and buck rivets, bolts, screws, and clips; prepare and apply adhesives to assemble products.
Install assemblies in supportive frameworks according to blueprints and inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications.
Set up and cut out patterns.
Upholster interior panels and cabinets for aircraft installation or modification.
Install snaps, slide fasteners, hook-and-loop tape, and grommets; sew, seam, and serge materials.
Operate production equipment such as hot or cold presses, shears, brakes, band saws, drill presses, lathes, and mills.
Perform other duties as required, which may include assignments in other job classifications or departments.