Aircraft Structures Assembler

Job Description

Performs routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations.
• Follow detailed work instructions, read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or specifications.
• Route wire harnesses to supports per blueprint instructions.
• Build connectors, splice wires, crimp, and terminate wires.
• Install connectors to receptacles and electronic components.
• Perform repairs and rework processes to incorporate authorized changes outlined by engineering instructions.
• Select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, hardware, etc.
• Install, fit, fasten, align, adjust, and perform necessary pre-installation assembly work to accomplish the installation of structural components.
• Report job constraints such as errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
• Perform any repairs, rework, functional checks, and the incorporation of authorized changes as outlined by Lead.
• Remove and/or replace installed components and any related parts.
• Maintain clean, neat, organized, and FOD-free work area.
• Employ the use of safety glasses, safety harnesses, respirators, boot socks, and other pertinent safety equipment 100 of the time.
• Exhibit exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.

• 1+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications in English.
• Experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes, and procedures.
• Experience with conventional lathe, milling, precision measuring, power, pneumatic and hand tools.
• Experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite, and/or other specialized computer applications.
• Ability to identify common tools.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, engineering dispositions, and instructions.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant electrical manufacturing and/or aviation experience.

• Experience with hydraulic, ICS, PECS, duct installation, IFE, interior decorative repair, waste, and potable water systems.
• Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
• Possess understanding and knowledge of basic computer systems and programs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in elevated and/or confined spaces as required.
• Frequent overhead work may be required.
• Frequent overtime may be required.

Our Client Commercial Airplanes is committed to being the leader in commercial aviation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency, and value to our customers and a superior flying experience to their customers. With over 10,000 commercial jetliners in service, our airplanes fly farther on less fuel, reduce airport noise and emissions, and provide passenger-preferred comfort while delivering superior bottom-line performance to operators. Leadership for today and tomorrow.

Work Environment

You will be part of large teams and need to be open to working 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts. Typical shift times are 5:30am-2pm, 2:30pm-11pm, and 11pm-6am. The work involves frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces, occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands, and rotation of head/neck, sitting, and crawling. Safety consciousness is required, employing the use of safety glasses, safety harnesses, respirators, boot socks, and other pertinent safety equipment 100 of the time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of NORTH CHARLESTON, SC.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.