Position Summary
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On a production basis, performs precision mechanical assembly work, which is typically of high complexity and/or requires fitting, alignment, and the adjustment of components, units, and assemblies to very close tolerances.
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Performs integrated next-level assembly work on machined/fabricated aerospace parts at a floor station.
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Assembles fabricated parts at a floor station using and or performing: Riveting, Cold Working, Nut Plates, Bearings, Bushings, Cold Bonding, Fabricating and installing Shims, Sealing, Bucking/Squeezing Rivets and Grounding Blocks for integrated next-level assemblies.
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Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
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Ensures conformance to established procedures and quality level of Arden Engineering’s Quality Policy and conformance to Customer Engineering and Specifications.
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Ensures safe work habits and environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Accomplishes various production assembly functions that are somewhat complicated in nature.
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Assembles products or sub-assemblies according to verbal or written instructions, or by following drawings or diagrams.
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Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications using jigs and templates when required.
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Positions parts in specified relationship to each other under extremely close tolerance conditions.
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Fastens parts together using an Orbital Riveting machine.
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Loads and unloads previously setup machines such as arbor presses, drill presses and milling machines.
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Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Trouble-shoots and reworks production items that do not meet specifications.
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Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
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Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
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Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
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Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
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Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
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Works under immediate supervision.
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Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
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May be required to meet certain certifications in field.
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Requires at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area of precision mechanical assembly experience.
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Working knowledge of shop math and geometry.
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The ability to read and interpret complex drawings and documents for machined parts and assemblies highly desired.
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Preferred experience in Riveting, Cold Working, Nut Plates, Bearings, Bushings, Cold Bonding, Fabricating and installing Shims, Sealing, Bucking/Squeezing Rivets and including but not limited to Grounding Blocks for integrated next-level assemblies.
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Preferred knowledgeable in the use of various power-hand tools, drills, jigs, templates, boring and bucking equipment.
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Good communication skills with the ability to work with others with a positive attitude.
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Standard safety training.
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Ability to drive and operate a forklift.
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General Physical Requirements: Standard physical requirements to include the ability to sit and stand for multiple hours at a time; Able to sit and stand for multiple hours at a time; Reaching walking; Pulling, pushing, lifting 50 lbs. or less; Atmospheric conditions, oils/coolants.
