Assembly Tech (Entry-Level)

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Technician (Entry-Level).

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego facility (Otay Mesa) and reports to the Production Lead.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of manufacturing operations essential to completing sub-assemblies and final assemblies for composites and sheet metal aircraft components while maintaining all engineering requirements and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and Manufacturing Plans to assemble composite and sheet metal components.
• Bond various materials such as composites, metals, and laminates, for assemblies, parts, components, and structures.
• Align components and sub-assemblies on jigs and fixtures.
• Layout, drill, form, and trim aircraft component parts and sub-assemblies.
• Perform part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, drilling, reaming, and riveting.
• Mix and apply 2-part adhesive for sealing and edge bonding.
• Familiar with manufacturing execution systems for electronic buy off and status of work
  
  
  

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills is required
• NetSuite and SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints.
• Experience/ expertise using drill motors, rivet guns, die grinders, cleco pliers, countersink cages, and standard hand tools and measurement equipment including calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
• Education: High School Diploma
  
  

ITAR Requirement

This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access. Some positions due to contracts will require current U.S. Citizenship.

Perks and Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• $3,000 Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement
  
  
  

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position falls within $20 and $22 per hour. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.