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Rock West Composites, Inc. Assembly Tech in San Diego, California
Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for anAssembly Technician.
Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego and reports to the Production Manager.
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of manufacturing operations essential to completing sub-assemblies and final assemblies for composites and sheet metal aircraft components while maintaining all engineering requirements and quality standards.
Essential Functions:
- Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and Manufacturing Plans to assemble composite and sheet metal components
- Align components and sub-assemblies on jigs and fixtures
- Layout, drill, form, and trim aircraft component parts and sub-assemblies
- Perform part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, trimming, drilling, reaming, and riveting
- Mix and apply 2-part adhesive for sealing and edge bonding
- Familiar with manufacturing execution systems for electronic buy off and status of work
Non-Essential Functions:
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints
- Experience working with mylar overlays
- Minimum 5 years experience in composites and/or sheet metal assembly
- Experience/ expertise using drill motors, rivet guns, die grinders, cleco pliers, countersink cages, and standard hand tools and measurement equipment including calipers and micrometers
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes
- Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
- Education: High School Diploma
Perks and Benefits:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
- 401K - 5% match
- Employee Stocks Option Program
- 8- paid Holidays
- PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
- $2,500 tuition reimbursement
Compensation:
The hourly range for this position falls within $26 and $32. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.
Why should you want to work with us?
At Rock West Composites, we care about our employees! We offer exceptional benefits to our full-time team members, including 100% employer-paid Medical and Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401K match. Plus, you'll thrive in our fun and friendly working environment!
Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test and employee will become part of the random drug testing.
Accessibility:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 858-537-6260