Mechanical Assembler - 2nd Shift

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Summary Of Position

The Assembler will be responsible for locating, fitting, and assembling manufactured and supplied parts in accordance with customer blueprints and specifications.

Essential Functions

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Review blueprint details and assemblies
• Check all details, assemblies, and finished product for conformance to blueprint dimensions and identification
• Visually install details, assemblies, and hardware such as keeners, bushings, and thermocouples
• Identify molds and tools per customer blueprint, tool and purchase order requirements using tags, engraving machines, stencils and painting
• Plumb vacuum systems and verify integrity through pressure testing and leak checking
• Drill clearance holes, Drill and tap holes
• Participate and take responsibility for 6S
• Communicate with leads and supervisor
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management
  
  

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• 2 years of experience in assemble work in similar industries or environments
• Ability to use manual inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of the Metric System
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Blueprint interpretation and GD&T (fractions, decimals, and tolerancing)
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices including welding, machining, and fastening
• Fork and crane operating skills and certification
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Travel Requirements

Occasional local travel during the business day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs
  
  

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

About Us

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.