Pre-Production Assembly Trainee

Overview

As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Assembler role and Cirrus processes • Develop early skills in how to inspect, build and install aircraft components • Start reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications • Learn about parts, parts fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance complies with design requirements to gain confidence and familiarity • Understand importance of cleaning, set up and use of bonding, drilling, and holding fixtures • Begin skills in installing rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools • Identify and learn routes for wires, cables and tubing • Grow skills in Torques hardware and fitting, practicing various tools and test equipment • Learn to understand, follow and properly document aircraft build instructions • Wears personal protective equipment as required and may include a respirator • Learns to mix and apply adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions • Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or GED. • Knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.

Preferred

• Ability to read blueprints and drawings and able to calculate dimensions within a thousandth of an inch, preferred. • Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components. • Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions. • Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required. • High Volume Manufacturing: High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product. • Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline. • Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion. • Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc. • Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair. • Plumbing: Installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil and hydraulic. Also experience within the plumbing trade. • General aircraft knowledge: Knowledge of working around aircraft with specific experience such as obtaining a pilot’s license, multiple experiences flying in small aircraft, military working on and around aircraft but not maintenance related, etc. • Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.