About this role
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.
- Wxperience 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!
## Pay Range
Salary Range: USD $22.31/Hr. - USD $33.47/Hr.