Fabricator - Assembler

The NORDAM Group LLC•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to fabricate, assemble, and repair metallic and nonmetallic parts and assemblies used on operational aircraft. The work ranges from simple to moderately complex and requires selecting plans and actions from standard procedural alternatives. Work includes routine and repetitive fabrication and assembly tasks performed using established methods and procedures. The position works under general supervision; work is reviewed for completion to quality standards and schedule requirements. Techniques and tools may be adapted to meet special needs with management approval. Other duties may be assigned, including work in classifications or departments outside the primary assignment.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience fabricating and assembling metallic and nonmetallic parts used on operational aircraft.
Read and interpret blueprints, production planning documents, and detailed work instructions.
Successfully complete job-specific or specialized certification programs required for core tasks or special assignments.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week, if required.
For work at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Physical ability to frequently walk; handle, feel, or manipulate objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; use close vision and depth perception and adjust focus; stand; and frequently handle 50 pounds. Occasional driving between facilities and stair climbing are also required.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and repair detail parts, subassemblies, and assemblies used on operational aircraft.
Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials, with or without templates or shop aids.
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 specified operations.
Trim, file, grind, deburr, bevel, and polish parts and materials to meet 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 aircraft interior panels and cabinets for installation or modification.
Install snaps, slide fasteners, hook-and-loop tape, and grommets; sew, seam, and surge materials.
Operate production equipment such as hot or cold presses, shears, brakes, band saws, drill presses, lathes, and mills.
Perform other duties as required, including assignments outside the primary job classification or department.