What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembler position at APR Consulting?
An aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to perform various manufacturing tasks, including setup and calibration with engineers, rework, and quality testing for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in setup and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- Use sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.
- Determine and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
- Work with engineers in conducting experiments.
- Provide mechanical technician support for the manufacturing of integrated products in our structure's assembly and layup area.
- Be mechanically skilled and highly experienced in assembly/bonding operations on complex space flight hardware using multiple adhesives.
- Communicate well and have the ability and drive to learn quickly.
- This is a craftsmanship role and candidates must be conscientious and take pride in their work while demonstrating a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Requirements:
- US Citizenship is required.
- HS diploma or equivalent (education will be verified).
- Minimum 2 years' experience required.
- Mechanical assembly, adhesive bonding experience. This is not electrical assembly work.
- Candidates must be local/able to come for on-site interviews if asked.
- Previous fabrication experience or Aerospace mechanical assembly desired.
- Strong mechanical aptitude to include the ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship.
- Familiar with hand tools and good math/geometry skills.
- Candidate must be able to read and follow written manufacturing instructions and technical procedures.
- Operate equipment such as hand tools and power machinery for processing metals, composites and wood.
- Must work closely with lead technicians and supervisor to meet build requirements and schedules within allotted budgets.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Demonstrates high level of concern for safety of self and others.
- Willing to work flexible schedules as needed to meet delivery dates.
Preferred Skills:
- Computer skills including MS Word and Excel are a plus.
- Previous fabrication experience in aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Experience preparing/mixing epoxy and silicone adhesives for mechanical and thermal component installation.
- Experience handling of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and industry standards.
Competencies for Success:
- Successful candidates will need to be a team player with a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Ability to follow instructions, plan work, and manage time appropriately.
- Ability to follow safety procedures.
- Willing to work with a positive attitude.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to be prompt for shift work.
About our client: Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.
