CAREERS AT EXOTIC METALS
WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU? DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF A TEAM THAT VALUES INNOVATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM SOLVING WHILE MANUFACTURING SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX AEROSPACE COMPONENTS IN THE WORLD? DO YOU WANT TO BE AT A COMPANY THAT EMBRACES YOUR PERSONAL GROWTH? IF THESE ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS, THEN EXOTIC IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.
Your career at Exotic Metals provides you with an exciting opportunity to learn. Our vertically integrated value streams enable you to see parts come to life as they progress from sheet metal, to formed details, and then into nickel and titanium welded assemblies that are used in some of the most demanding applications on an airplane. As a team member you’ll have the opportunity to learn many different skills, including: numerous manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing methodologies, and teamwork/leadership skills.
AEROSPACE FABRICATOR / ASSEMBLER - SPOKANE/AIRWAY HEIGHTS
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Perform a series of basic and some moderately complex operations using a variety of hand tools, power tools, fixtures, work instructions and test equipment to properly assemble sheet metal aircraft components. Inspect completed work for conformance to Production Planning, verbal and written instructions, sketches and specifications.
- Using hand and power tools, scribe, grind, punch, deburr, fit, and drill a variety of sheet metal detail parts, sub-assemblies or complete units by adjusting alignment and mating pieces to ordinary tolerances.
- May perform sizing, riveting, reaming, spotwelding, seamwelding, poke tacking and braze preparation.
- Detect and provide input for resolution to faulty operations.
- May prepare and develop schedules on spotwelding, seamwelding, riveting and fastener installation.
- May do TIG-tacking for assembly purposes.
- Perform repairs such as small dents and scratches.
- Maintains thorough understanding of how the work being done produces a quality part.
- Maintain clean, organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
- Check for prescribed dimensions in jigs, fixtures or with calipers, micrometers, height gages and other inspection devices
- Follow and accurately interpret written instructions, drawings, planning, sketches and best practice worksheets.
- Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
- Ensure proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and paperless timecard system.
- Train others on prior job experience.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Skills and Experience:
- Work under limited oversight.
- Able to read and understand manufacturing planning, engineering blueprints and sketches.
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Knows where to find this information at Exotic, and asks for help when necessary.
- Must be able to use mathematics relevant to functions.
- Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
- Requires the ability to follow demonstrated steps.
- Working understanding of how product flows in and out of the work area and its impact.
Working Conditions
Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/full face shield, hearing protection, heat reflective body garments and gloves as required.
Physical Requirements
The assembler performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.
Exotic Metals Forming, Division of Parker Aerospace is committed to non-discrimination in employment and other opportunities. Exotic Metals Forming, Division of Parker Aerospace is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics