Position Purpose:

In a team-oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensure parts/assembly meet requirements.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets).
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine the sequence of operations, type size, and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work and ensure a defective-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supported the company 5S Program, and complied with all safety regulations.
• Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• One year experience credit considered for graduates of Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program. 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Read and interpret the 6" scale.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
• Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and meet demanding schedules.
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
• MUST be able to fit inside the wing bay
• MUST be willing to be clean-shaven once a year for a respirator fit test.
• MUST have at least 2 years of documented tool use: drills, welding, carpentry. Preferably some sort of trade skill.
• MUST have reliable transportation
• MUST be willing AND able to work Friday and/or Saturday at least every other week to start and through 2024