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Job Title: Assembly Associate

Job Description

As an Assembly Associate in our Plant 4 Production department, you will be responsible for completing assembly tasks according to process specifications, resident planning, and blueprints for sheet metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Verify tooling is correct

• Load details into tool

• Load drill bars for drilling

• Load details into jig for drilling

• Remove drill bars from tool

• Remove drilled spar assembly

• Ream close tolerance holes

• Inspect close tolerance

• Clean and prep for sealing technique

• Apply appropriate sealant

• Cleco the sealed assembly together

• Install fasteners

• Remove and clean excess sealant from assembly

• Call for final inspection

• Fill out paperwork per the work order for each completed process

• Seek guidance and direction as necessary for performance duties

• Keep the supervisor/manager informed about the status of work and potential problems as early as possible

• Report to work on time each day, after lunch, and not leave early

• Maintain the work area in a neat and orderly manner

• Maintain a well-groomed appearance appropriate for the position and situation

• Respect the confidentiality of the company, customer, and personnel information

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Blueprint reading class

• 1 year of Rivet/Sheet Metal Assembly experience preferred

• Manufacturing experience preferred

• Sealing techniques

• Proficiency with applicable measurement instruments

• Rivet/Sheet Metal Assembly

• Close Tolerance Reaming

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to evaluate wing spar assembly and components to determine assembly worthiness and derive solutions

• 1-year riveting and assembly in aviation

• Experience in aviation manufacturing

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a great culture of long-standing employees and impressive tenure. We value work-life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment includes an air-conditioned and heated plant. Safety goggles, protective gloves (anti-vibration and cut-resistant), and hearing protection are required. You will be working in a production/assembly setting, specifically focused on windows and sub-assemblies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.