Sheet Metal Structural Assembler - (Various Shifts) (Full Time)

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Job Description: Sheet Metal Structural Assembler

Full Time

We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Structural Assembler to join our team. As a Sheet Metal Structural Assembler, you will assist the Supervisor in the production of high-quality aircraft parts and assemblies following Piper Drawings, Process Specifications, PPS, and other manufacturing instructions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble aircraft sheet metal structural assemblies, including wing spars, wing sections, fuselage sections, and associated flight controls such as Horizontal Stabs, Vertical Fins, Ailerons, Flaps, Rudders, Elevators, and Trim Tabs. • Drill out countersink, dimple, ream, and chamfer holes on structural assemblies using air-operated and electric hand drills, auto-feed drills, drill baskets, drill guides, countersinks, dimplers, and other common sheet metal assembly tools. • Trim assemblies to fit and hand lay out parts, maintaining designed gap tolerances, rivet edge distance requirements, and other design features where parts are not fabricated to net dimensions. • Apply sealants on pressurized fuselage sections, fuel bays, and other structural joints as necessary. • Operate routers and grinders in areas requiring precision dimensions, such as cabin windows, structural butt joints, etc. • Install mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system parts and accessories. • Inspect and buy off own and other Teammates work using Piper inspection certifications. • Maintain the departments compliance with Piper QAMQIM and FAA requirements. • Interface within the department to resolve quality concerns in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Rework discrepancies as necessary. • Assist with performing major and regular Material Review Board repairs, standard repairs, and modifications of aircraft due to customer-directed or design changes. • Support continuous improvement efforts to improve the teams performance, including schedule delivery reduction, elimination of quality defects, and scrap reduction. • Partner with senior teammates within the career path to receive and share practical knowledge for proper training to perform necessary job functions and requirements to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectiveness. • Adhere and maintain all departmental compliance requirements, such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD, and Tool Control 5S, and other assigned programs. • Perform duties as assigned by supervision.

Career Path:

We offer a career path for our Sheet Metal Structural Assemblers, with opportunities for advancement and professional growth. Our career path includes:

• Sheet Metal Structural Assembler I: 3 years of experience preferred • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler II: 3-5 years of experience or demonstrated verifiable competency through assignment of tasks and duties directly related to the position, confirming knowledge, skills, and abilities in lieu of experience.

Physical Demands:

• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. • Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate job-specific equipment. • Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking. • Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. • Other physical requirements include the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance, and reach above and below.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships to work well under pressure, organize, and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. • Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility. • Ability to multi-task. • Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works primarily inside and may occasionally work outdoors. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity. • Interacts regularly with various staff and employees and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members, and regulatory agency representatives.

Operational Excellence:

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives, ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance:

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment, including FOD compliance. • Ensures that Piper Aircraft Inc. corporate compliance policies are adhered to. • Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, appropriate to job function. • Complies with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. • Works ethically and with integrity, upholding organizational values. • Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) behaviors, physical space, and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communications:

• Delivering timely communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different information exchanges related to functional tasks, workplace initiatives, requirements, and cross-functional interactions.

Decision Quality:

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizing Work Processes:

• Knows and contributes to the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail:

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Driving Results:

• Overcomes adversity consistently achieving quality results, even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork:

• Interacts partners and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience • Related sheet metal assembly experience requirements: • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler I: 3 years of experience preferred • Sheet Metal Structural Assembler II: 3-5 years of experience or demonstrated verifiable competency through assignment of tasks and duties directly related to the position, confirming knowledge, skills, and abilities in lieu of experience.

Physical Demands:

• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. • Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate job-specific equipment. • Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking. • Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. • Other physical requirements include the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance, and reach above and below.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships to work well under pressure, organize, and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. • Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility. • Ability to multi-task. • Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works primarily inside and may occasionally work outdoors. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity. • Interacts regularly with various staff and employees and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members, and regulatory agency representatives.

Operational Excellence:

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives, ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance:

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment, including FOD compliance. • Ensures that Piper Aircraft Inc. corporate compliance policies are adhered to. • Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, appropriate to job function. • Complies with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. • Works ethically and with integrity, upholding organizational values. • Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) behaviors, physical space, and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communications:

• Delivering timely communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different information exchanges related to functional tasks, workplace initiatives, requirements, and cross-functional interactions.

Decision Quality:

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizing Work Processes:

• Knows and contributes to the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail:

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Driving Results:

• Overcomes adversity consistently achieving quality results, even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork:

• Interacts partners