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Production Associate

Precision Aerospace Corp.
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

Company Description

Company Description

Precision Aerospace Corp, a division of Tribus Aerospace, is US owned and operated.  We service high tech leaders in commercial and defense aerospace.  We utilize leading edge technology and processes to make and deliver complex, short run close tolerance machined parts and value-added assemblies. Our customers value our track record of quality and delivery success and they are fueling our growth with new and interesting part opportunities. 

We desire to build a work culture that reflects our PAC Values. This needs to be a culture Accountability, Adaptability and Achievement. For us to thrive and grow, we need to measure ourselves and constantly seek ways to improve. We also need to stay focused on the needs of the customer. This means we all are accountable to the customer and we strive to make them completely satisfied in our quality and delivery. 

This also means that we want to hire and develop top quality talent who are smart, motivated and focused. Some people may not be comfortable in this dynamic and demanding culture and environment. Our long term associates have found that they like the status of working in the aerospace industry. They enjoy working with a higher level of technology and executing a higher level of workmanship. 

Job Description

  1. Operate various production equipment, including auto and manual metal stamping presses, foot shear, brake press, drills, honing machines, manual mills and manual lathes to produce the required number of correct parts in a timely manner according to process documentation.  This can include operating multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously.
  2. Correctly setup jobs in assigned equipment in a timely manner.
  3. Perform 1st piece, in-process and last piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, various gauges and CMM equipment according to process documentation.
  4. Perform data collection and communication tasks in Job Boss and other applications.
  5. Perform operator maintenance.
  6. Diagnose and correct equipment or tool issues.  Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes.
  7. Perform de-burr or rework of work in-process.
  8. Maintain work station to 5S standards.
  9. Perform all work according to PAC safety standards.

Comply with all PAC policy and procedures.

Qualifications

  1. Vision to AS 9100 standards.
  2. Hand/eye coordination and dexterity to effectively work with both large and small hand tools.
  3. Lift, push and/or pull 75 pounds.
  4. Stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift.

Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending and grasping in order to move and set tools, equipment and material.

Additional Information

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

  • The company requires access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals.
  • Must be a United States Citizen, or US Permanent Resident.

AAP/EEO Statement

  • Precision Aerospace Corp provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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 job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

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