Fabricator - Assembler

The NORDAM Group LLC•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Fabricator - Assembler applies basic and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to perform production operations that fabricate, assemble, and repair metallic and nonmetallic parts and assemblies used on operational aircraft. Work ranges from simple to moderately complex and involves selecting plans and actions from standard procedural alternatives. The role performs routine and repetitive fabrication and assembly functions using established methods and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed for completion to quality standards and schedule requirements. Techniques and tools may be adapted for special needs with management approval. The position may also perform duties outside its primary assignment, including assignments in other job classifications or departments. Work may require more than eight hours per day and five days per week, if required.

Requirements

2–4 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.
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 employees working at NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Meet the stated physical demands, including frequent walking, handling or manipulating objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking and hearing, using close vision and depth perception, and frequently handling up to 50 pounds; occasional driving between facilities and stair climbing.

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 aides.
Route, saw, drill, and otherwise modify detail parts and subassemblies according to work instructions.
Use hand and power tools to complete operations specified in work instructions.
Trim and finish parts by filing, grinding, deburring, beveling, polishing, and other methods to meet specifications.
Assemble detail parts into subassemblies and complete assemblies using written and verbal work instructions.
Drive and buck rivets, bolts, screws, and clips, and 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 machines and equipment to fabricate parts, components, and materials for production use.
Perform other duties as required, which may include assignments in other job classifications or departments.