General Production Technician

McFarlane is a rapidly growing 50 years old aviation firm that focuses on the design and manufacture of high-quality aircraft parts within the general aviation and commercial marketplace.  We believe in providing better parts with superior “old-school” customer service. When you join the McFarlane team, you’ll join a dedicated group of colleagues passionate about aviation, community, and the McFarlane way. 

Position Title:   Production Technician

This is a 1^st shift position;  Monday through Friday, in a clean and climate controlled environment.

 General Description:  In this position you will be responsible for assembly, testing and inspecting of replacement parts for aircraft.  This includes building door and flight control cables, push-pull controls,  and  a variety of other replacement parts for general aviation aircraft.  The role requires efficient, courteous internal customer service and the ability to read, understand and follow engineer drawings. Position works with general fabrication and assembly tasks that vary in complexity and variety while using hand tools and light machinery.

 Essential duties include: 

• Responsible for producing safe, quality products
• Complete job orders according to quality manual, production specifications and drawings
• Build and test assemblies
• Perform equipment setup, operation, and minor preventative maintenance tasks
• Identify problems and find solutions by troubleshooting issues
• Work as a team to coordinate back orders, scheduling, and prep work
• Keep work areas clean and tools and supplies organized
• Inspect for quality in all aspects of different products
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skills:

• Detail-oriented with organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Read, analyze, and interpret written instructions and drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Solid computer skills
• Work easily and skillfully with your hands, dexterity of hand mobility
• Team player who is willing to assist other departments during lag times
• Able to measure and understand using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers

Experience and Skills:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience
• Good motor skills and ability to do fine assembly
• Experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting written instructions and drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to continuously learn

Physical Requirements

• In this position you must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to repeatedly work with your hands, bend, lift, twist, crouch, reach, push and pull
• Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance

Working Conditions:

• Clean and climate-controlled
• Safe and casual work environment 

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.