Assembly Mechanic 3 - Repair

Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ( NAT ), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States.

Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions.

We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list).

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, We did that .

The Assembly Mechanic III (Repair) is responsible for producing prototypes and the organizations most complex components.

They serve as the Subject Matter Expert and primary personnel to establish manufacturing process post First Article or Prototype.

Train other assembly mechanics. Provide input into business decisions operational or sourcing. Drive continuous improvement activity within the work center and identify new equipment to improve operational efficiency.

Support development of work center operating standards in alignment to company and regulatory requirements.

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability / medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites.

Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand.

Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Discover Safran Cabin through our videos : Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)

• Your Career : Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development : Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits : Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products / services and more!

Job Requirements

Sr. Assembly Mechanic Responsibilities :

• Partners with engineering, ME, planning to develop & execute part prototype design, & test plans
• Setup & maintain test fixtures in alignment to test plan requirements
• Execute test plans & troubleshoot setup to achieve successful execution
• Responsible for the production of prototype & first article for the businesses most complex components
• Mastery of all shop equipment drill motors, pneumatic tools, band saws, drill presses, various tool grinders, abrasive saws
• Ability to use precision metrology instruments including micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, etc.
• Establish work center standard operating procedures
• Support make / buy decision in partnership with operations manager & production planning
• Lead continuous improvement activity in the area to reduce scrap rate & increase operational efficiency
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to consume electrical & structural part drawings to produce components as designed
• Train & mentor other entry to mid-level assembly mechanic shop personnel
• Proficient with Syteline or equivalent ERP system
• Ensure completion of associated paperwork and job orders to support component shipment

Repair Station Responsibilities :

• Maintain repair station operator status & qualification to perform work under NAT Repair Station Authorization from regulatory agencies
• Partner with Engineering, QA to repair & restore functionality of components coming through the repair station
• Perform & certify repair work on faulty componentry in accordance with repair instruction
• Test & troubleshoot to ensure part repair were done in accordance with engineering requirements

Knowledge / Experience :

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Shall possess, at a minimum, a High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years experience in the consuming electrical & structural aerospace equivalent part drawings
• 5+ years interpreting, authoring & executing assembly & component test requirements
• High level of mechanical & electrical aptitude & knowledge of aerospace or other equivalent industry

Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to communicate well with others
• Troubleshooting / problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, & work under pressure
• Able to perform mathematic calculations, varying in complexity.
• Work from solid models, technical drawings, engineering sketches, & other such documentation to produce a variety of prototype & production parts
• Analyze written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, & verbal instructions to determine operation sequences

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.