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Assembly Technician
Position Overview
At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Assembly Technician to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Responsibilities
- The Assembly Technician performs 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.
- 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.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- Be able to understand and follow written and verbal instruction.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to use precision measurement devices.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Ability to transport objects up to 35 pounds as well as consistently stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb and kneel.
- Must work second shift.
- Must be able to work extended hours if required.
- Work onsite in Columbus, MS.
Salary Range (Annualized USD)
- Minimum Range: $36,000.00 to $64,000.00
- Maximum Range: $42,000.00 to $74,000.00
Aurora Company Overview
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.Equal Opportunity Employer
Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Aurora Total Rewards
At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Salary : $36,000 - $74,000