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Small Parts Fabricator - First Shift

Cirrus
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2025
Job Summary

The Small Parts Fabricator/Metal Assembler operates and maintains workstations to assemble, fit, align, and adjust fabricated parts, components, or units according to specifications by following established manufacturing procedures. Uses hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing assembly line equipment to assemble units. Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to ensure all components meet tolerances, product specifications, and quality standards. May repair or refit parts or units that fail tests or tolerance levels. The Small Parts Fabricator works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area and possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.

$2K Sign-on eligible until further notice.

Shift: This is a first shift position - Mon-Thurs; 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Overtime as required

Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Perform assembly of aircraft and tooling components using rivets, fasteners, or other common metal assembly methods
  • Uses shop equipment and tooling to drill, cut, grind, form, crimp, rivet, and perform other common metal fabrication operations
  • Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide activities and ensure quality
  • Follow verbal, written, and electronic work instruction to complete tasks
  • Keep daily production records and record pertinent manufacturing data where required
  • Learn, practice and follow all safety standards and policies and ensure a safe operating environment, including use of appropriate protective equipment and identification of potential safety concerns
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • 1 year of related experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Mechanical aptitude: Ability to use hand tools and shop equipment to perform assembly, installation, fabrication and rework tasks on metal aircraft components
  • Dexterity: Must be able to work with your hands to complete assembly operations
  • Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, ask questions to learn and lead systematic approaches to determine root cause and corrective actions
  • Communication: Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively with all levels of the organization in both verbal and written forms
  • Language: Ability to read, write and speak the English language
  • Quality: High attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems
  • Teamwork: Ability to build relationships, balance team and individual responsibilities; objectivity and openness to others' views; positive attitude and team spirit
  • Organizational Support: Support of organizational goals, objectives, and values; adherence to company policies and procedures; observation of safety and security procedures; participation in 6S program (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety)
  • Professionalism: Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations; Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments
  • Attendance/Punctuality: Punctuality in arrival times and observance of appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record and proper utilization time clocks and time off request forms
  • Dependability: Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan; openness to additional hours when necessary

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
  • Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackles new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Cirrus Offers The Following Competitive Benefit Options

  • 401k Match Up To 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 100 hours accrued PTO within the first year
  • 8 paid holidays

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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