Technician, Assembly Test 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all mechanical assembly, functional tests, test setups, and finish operations on product line per blueprints and planning with little to no supervision.
• Perform functional tests in such a manner to maximize quality and productivity while simultaneously working on multiple machines.
• Determine the sequence of assembly operations in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Control to optimize the process and achieve maximum productivity and quality.
• Identify functional test applications suitable for computer automation and other opportunities for methods improvement.
• Determine cause and corrective action through failure analysis in conjunction with Design Engineering and Quality Control.
• Maintain orderly and retrievable records of work performed and complete records of test setups, shop books, photos, and procedures.
• Work with hazardous chemicals such as: Acetone, Alcohol, HFE-72DE, paints, sealants, bonding solvents paint stripper, solvents and paint thinners. May involve prolonged exposure to caustic oils such as Aerospace Hydraulic Fluid.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.

Knowledge and Experience:

• High School Diploma, (GED) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3+ years of related experience is required for Tech 2 position.
• Safety-orientated and willing to participate in continuous improvement team discussions.
• 2+ years of Mechanical knowledge/Background.
• Preferred knowledge of advanced hydraulic and electro-hydraulic theory and formula.
• Airframes and Powerplants certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Safe use of hand/power tools.
• 2+ years of experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions. (Oral and/or written).
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints and hydraulic diagrams is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willing to work in a team environment and participate in team process improvement discussions/projects.
• Must be able to work overtime which may include weekends.
• Due to our company’s position as a key supplier to the US defense industry.  All candidates must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to problem solve during test evaluations.
• Ability to train other technicians.

Other Qualifications                                           

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. 

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.  This is a safety sensitive position that is monitored by an DOT/FAA safety sensitive program.