An Aircraft Assembler II independently completes fabrication and assembly of major aircraft components by following blue prints or build plans. These components include but are not limited to fuel systems, flight control systems, electrical systems, engine and landing gear installation, wing mating, and flight control surface installation. They are expected to know how to complete basic metal working skills including trimming, deburring, and riveting, and should be able to identify standard aviation hardware, i.e. MS, NAS, and AN. Assemblers should be comfortable with hand tools, including screwdrivers, drills, sockets, rachets, and torque wrenches.
Essential responsibilities
? Reading, comprehending, and executing technical build instructions/blueprints and manufacturing processes documents
? Preparing and assembling metal parts such as layout, fabrication, trimming, deburring, priming and riveting
? Installing electrical and avionics systems, including accurately preparing and terminating wires, routing and installing prefabricated wire bundles through structures, and troubleshooting electrical faults
? Maintaining a clean and organized work area
? Identifying inefficient shop processes/flows and utilizing LEAN principles to improve the manufacturing process and assembly processes
? Continually assess your work and that of others on the team for quality assurance
? Other duties as required.
Knowledge and Skills
? Ability to identify required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), i.e., cut resistant gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, or aprons required for the work area and tasks being performed
? Identifying aviation hardware, i.e., MS, NAS, AN, and others
? Ability to identify the most efficient tool for the task
? Proficiency with arithmetic to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fraction-to-decimal conversions
? Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite to include Word and Excel
? Ability to work safely with fiberglass, resins, and various solvents/chemicals
? Work well as an individual and as an effective and solid team member
Education/Experience
? 2 - 5 years of similar experience preferred, but will consider hiring at a lower level and training the right candidate
? High School diploma or equivalent
? While not required, previous experience building aircraft ? especially Van?s RV models ? is a plus
Equal Employment Opportunity
Van?s Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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