Structural Assembler

Job Summary:

A Structural Assembler fabricates and assembles aircraft control surfaces. Inspects assemblies, mating and installation of parts, equipment for alignment, fit, clearance, torque, and related factors.   

Essential Duties:

• Fabricate parts per engineering drawing requirements. Knowledge of job related hand tools and proper usage. Experience with drilling, countersinking, installing solid and blind rivets using rivet guns, bucking bars and pneumatic squeezers.
• Ability to use and recognize the necessary tools needed to perform the necessary installation of the required hardware.
• Able to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blue prints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft parts. 
• Must be able to fill out work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures. 
• Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information. 
• Must be proficient in completing forms necessary to generate work and changes to work orders, pick lists, drawings, and other related documents.
• Attention to detail required.  Must be able to work as part of a team.  Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times.  Applies the 6S principle (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).  Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions.  Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties.  May be assigned to different work areas as production needs require. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee

Education and/or Experience:                                                

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to twelve months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Certificates or Licensures:  List the licenses, certificates and registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.

• No specific certificates, licenses, or registrations required

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : 

• Technical skills: Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Interpersonal Skills:  Communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; treats others with respect & consideration; and works effectively in groups and with other departments across the organization
• Continuous Improvement: Generates and uses creative ideas to improve processes and services; and adapts to change.
• Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary.
• Attendance: Punctual, observes appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record; properly utilizes time clocks & time off request forms.
•  Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures; 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety).