What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler - Structural position at APEX ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL LLC?
Summary: Assembles structural sections of aircraft using parts, subassemblies, and components and/or installs functional units, parts or equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assembles structural sections of aircraft using fabricated parts, subassemblies, and components by safely using hand tools and power tools in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Drill holes into structure and subassemblies and attaches brackets, hinges, or clips.
- Cuts, trims, and files parts to the proper fit.
- Locates and identifies reference points and holes for installation of parts using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments.
- Ensures parts are aligned to acceptable tolerances.
- Inspects and tests installed units, parts, and equipment for fit, form, and function in compliance with standards using appropriate measuring instruments and test equipment.
- Tends machines, such as arbor presses or riveting machine, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
Nonessential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance to bench assemblers when needed.
- Provides assistance to other production areas as needed.
- Maintains clean work area, tools, and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Ability to read blueprints required.
- Minimum 1 year previous related experience required.
- Ability to apply basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
- Ability to safely and properly use gauges, calipers, and other tools and equipment.
- Ability to identify proper materials and supplies according to specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
- Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisors direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
- Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.
