Sheet Metal Structural Assembler I - Malibu Fuselage - 1st Shift (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Experienced
Assists the Supervisor in the production of high-quality aircraft parts & assemblies following Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions. Assists in meeting or exceeding planned production and delivery schedules while maximizing company resources to achieve company goals.
Essential Job Functions: Performs or assists the Supervisor in the following tasks:
Assemble aircraft sheet metal structural assemblies including wing spars, wing sections, fuselage sections and associated flight controls such as Horizontal Stabs, Vertical Fins, Ailerons, Flaps, Rudders, Elevators, and Trim Tabs
Drill out, countersink, dimple, ream and chamfer holes on structural assemblies using air operated and electric hand drills, auto-feed drills, drill baskets, drill guides, countersinks, dimplers, and other common sheet metal assembly tools
Trim assemblies to fit and hand lay out parts maintaining designed gap tolerances, rivet edge distance requirements and other design features where parts are not fabricated to net dimensions.
Apply sealants on pressurized fuselage sections, fuel bays and other structural joints as necessary
Operate routers and grinders in areas requiring precision dimensions such as cabin windows, structural butt joints, etc.
Install mechanical, electrical & hydraulic system parts and accessories.
Inspect and buying off own and other Team Mates work using Piper inspection certifications.
Maintain the departments compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.
Interface within the department to resolve quality concerns in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Rework discrepancies as necessary. Assist with performing major and regular Material Review Board repairs, Standard repairs and modifications of aircraft due to customer directed or design changes.
Support continuous improvement efforts to improve the teams performance including schedule delivery, reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, increasing productivity and generating cost reductions.
Partner with senior teammates within career path to receive and share practical knowledge for proper training to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
Adhere and maintain all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
Perform duties as assigned by supervision.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or equivalent
Related sheet metal assembly experience requirements:
o Sheet Metal Structural Assembler I: 3 years of experience
o Sheet Metal Structural Assembler II: 3-5 years of experience
o Senior Sheet Metal Structural Assembler: 5 years of experience
Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Use of hand and power tools as required
Follow all safety procedures
Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions
