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Aurora Flight Sciences · 1 week ago

Assembly Technician

Bridgeport, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$36K/yr - $74K/yr

1+ years exp

Aurora Flight Sciences is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. They are seeking a talented and self-motivated Assembly Technician to perform complex fabrication and assembly of aircraft components in a manufacturing environment.

AerospaceAir TransportationAppsHardware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Assembly Technician performs complex and advanced fabrication and assembly of detailed parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies in a manufacturing environment as well as on customer aircraft

This includes adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials. In addition to assembly, this position will be flexible to perform other aircraft manufacturing duties as required possibly include, but not limited to composite layup, painting, trim and drill, tool movement and working interdepartmentally to ensure product delivery

The level of work performed is moderately advanced to complex requiring crafts level skill and experience in the aerospace industry with an understanding of aircraft mechanics

Candidate must be willing and capable to review production and process documentation, production scheduling and planning and assist in expediting the flow of material, parts, and assemblies

A qualified candidate should be able to multi-task, take initiative and communicate clearly

Qualification

Aircraft manufacturing experienceBlueprint readingPrecision measurementHand tool proficiencyEpoxy resin handlingMulti-taskingProcess improvementCommunication skills

Required

High School or equivalent and/or technical school and minimum one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

General knowledge of hand tools

Ability to use precision measurement devices

Ability to read blueprints and drawings

Be able to understand and follow written and verbal instruction

Must be a U.S. Person

Preferred

Advanced vocational and/ or military technical schooling related to aircraft manufacturing or maintenance, or FAA licensed A&P

Experienced in FAA manufacture and associated paperwork

Use hand and power tools such as routers, drills, die grinders and other like tools to complete the required operations called out in the work instructions in a safe manner

Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and like tools

Handling, mixing, and applying various epoxy resin materials and systems

Use and maintain customer supplied tooling in proper working order

Follow engineering planning and accurately fill out and complete work orders

Keep a clean work area and have good work habits

Participate in projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling