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The Company
Aero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEM's such as Pratt & Whitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together.
Position Summary
The Assembly Technician will use mechanical skills and attention to detail to independently and safely assemble, test and inspect various components according to customer specifications, internal process documentation and industry quality standards.
Essential Functions
· Read and understand process travelers, setup journals, tooling sheets, operation sheets and all applicable documentation to produce complex finished product.
· Understands the use of various types of installation tools including standard and electronic torque wrenches, hydraulic and air press.
· Ability to accurately inspect work utilizing various instruments, including OD & ID indicating gaging, indicators, micrometers, height stands, verniers, microscope and functional gages.
· Complete Quality/Inspection documentation, certifying compliance to prescribed work instructions.
· Properly manage inventory of assembled components by putting/pulling details from storage, building assembly kits and shadowboxing.
· Perform daily TPM responsibilities.
· Maintain good housekeeping practices in work areas. Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations. Wear necessary personal protective equipment as required.
· Actively participate in cross-training, cost savings and team activities to improve processes.
· Maintain appropriate tact and diplomacy in dealings with co-workers, team members and supervisors.
Competencies - Skills
· Technical capacity
· Quality driven with attention to detail
· Fundamental basic computer skills
· Knowledge of FOD Awareness and 6s practices
· Problem-solving / analysis
· Initiative
· Team player
Experience and Education
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Degree/certificate from vocation school or college program is a plus, but experience may substitute for education.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization
US Person (Green Card Holder or United States Citizen) due to government contracts.
Compensation
$40000 - $100000 / year
Compensation is paid hourly and may be adjusted based on level of experience, overtime and shift.
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Aero Gear is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Aero Gear will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 860.688.0888.
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