At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Assembly Technician to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- The Assembly Technician performs fabrication and assembly of detailed parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies in a manufacturing environment as well as on customer aircraft.
- This includes adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials.
- Use hand and power tools such as routers, drills, die grinders and other like tools to complete the required operations called out in the work instructions in a safe manner.
- Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and like tools.
- Handling, mixing and applying various epoxy resin materials and systems.
- Use and maintain customer supplied tooling in proper working order.
- Follow engineering planning and accurately fill out and complete work orders.
- Keep a clean work area and have good work habits.
- Participate in projects developing process improvement methods, solutions and procedures to enhance program quality, cost and scheduling.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- High School or equivalent and/or technical school and minimum one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- General knowledge of hand tools.
- Be able to understand and follow written and verbal instruction.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
- Ability to use precision measurement devices.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
- Advanced vocational and/ or military technical schooling related to aircraft manufacturing or maintenance, or FAA licensed A&P.
- Experienced in FAA manufacture and associated paperwork.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Ability to transport objects up to 35 pounds as well as consistently stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb and kneel.
- Must work second shift.
- Must be able to work extended hours if required.
- Work onsite in Columbus, MS.