Overview
As a Production Technician in Composites or Assembly, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are pivotal to building a plane or jet. As a technician you will be learning to use a variety of hand tools and use of pneumatic fixtures to assemble parts. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
Responsibilities
- Diverse knowledge in multiple primary responsibilities within assembly area. New hires would have responsibility to learn multiple disciplines/builds/skillsets initially within 6 months depending on assembly area starting within.
- Masterfully install components for fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance within design requirements
- Troubleshoots aircraft system issues and develops solutions
- Conducts on-the-job training with Technicians
- Inspecting, building and installing aircraft components
- Understanding engineering drawing and specifications
- Will document and describe defect(s) on non-conforming articles or defective parts
- Set up and use of fixturing for all areas of bonding, drilling, and assembly
- Installs rivets, screws and bolts, using appropriate tools
- Routes wires, cables and tubing
- Torques hardware and fitting using various tools and test equipment
- Follows and properly documents aircraft build instructions
- Wears personal protective equipment as required including respirator
- Mixes and applies adhesives, resins, and sealants per instructions
- Maintains a clear and organized workstation to department standards
- Capable of demonstrating procedures and installation techniques to others
Qualifications
Required
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Minimum five years related experience, education and/or training required.
- Experience examples: relevant medium/low volume manufacturing, automotive, military aircraft and maintenance, experience in other fields/skills listed in the next section also considered as partially relevant.
- Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgment when selecting the proper tool for the job.
Preferred
- Auto/marine mechanic and collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
- Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
- Low/Medium volume Manufacturing: Slower manufacturing settings where some hands-on assembly is required.
- High Volume Manufacturing: High volume manufacturing settings that are more station based or automation is used to produce the product.
- Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
- Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
- Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
- Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
- Plumbing: Installing and torquing flared fittings such as fuel, oil and hydraulic. Also experience within the plumbing trade.
- General aircraft knowledge: Knowledge of working around aircraft with specific experience such as obtaining a pilot’s license, multiple experiences flying in small aircraft, military working on and around aircraft but not maintenance related, etc.
- Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
- Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
- PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
- Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range Salary Range: USD $22.31/Hr. - USD $33.47/Hr. Sign On Bonus
