Accounting Software, Adhesives, Aerospace and Defense, Assemblers Technology, Communication Skills, Component Assembly, Composite Materials, Continuous Improvement, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering Drawing, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Writing Skills
Role Summary
Assembly Technicians will be assembling composite parts for the aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and other product line industries that are developed at our facility. The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling or repairing composite parts, often using adhesives and hand tools and following engineering drawings and specifications. The Assembly Technician plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process by ensuring that the parts are properly aligned, assembled and meet quality standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assembling finished composite components using various techniques.
- Proficiently using hand and power tools.
- Bonding small and/or intricate parts to composite components.
- Applying sealants and gaskets to composite assemblies.
- Interpreting technical drawings and diagrams to understand assembly requirements.
- Inspecting components and finished products for defects, ensuring quality control throughout the assembly process.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
- Collaborating with department lead and engineers to resolve technical issues during assembly.
- Keeping a clean and organized workspace.
- Proposing and advising on continuous improvement of assembly processes.
Skills & Knowledge
- Meticulous attention to detail & ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate small parts & tools.
- Troubleshooting skills to resolve issues that arise during the assembly process.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and written, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to take direction & work with minimal oversight.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Equipment Operated: Special hand tools, production ovens, ladders and mechanical stands.
- Work Location: Open shop environment.
- Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and respirators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years experience with composite materials and bonding processes, preferred.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Meticulous attention to detail & ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate small parts & tools.
- Troubleshooting skills to resolve issues that arise during the assembly process.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and written, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to take direction & work with minimal oversight.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Equipment Operated: Special hand tools, production ovens, ladders and mechanical stands.
- Work Location: Open shop environment.
- Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, and respirators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years experience with composite materials and bonding processes, preferred.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledH
HEICO Corporation
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.