Assembler​/Installer

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Full‑time

Flex Decks, Inc. is a pioneer and leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, modular maintenance platforms for the most technologically advanced military aircrafts in the world. The Assembly/Installation team plays a major part in the success of our company by constructing and delivering quality products and providing superior customer service. As part of this team, an individual needs to be reliable, thorough, and attentive, with a strong work ethic, determination and an eagerness to learn new skills as well as act with resolve to face challenges.

The Assembler/Installer assists in performing assembly of maintenance platform components according to specific instructions and established procedures ensuring proper form, fit, function, and overall product quality. This individual is expected to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and pneumatic systems.
This is a traveling role 50%.

• Mechanical and technical skills required to assist in the assembly and disassembly of aluminum maintenance platforms.
• Ability to travel, domestically and internationally, for onsite installations/assemblies (50%+ travel & over weekend travel possible).
• Ability to understand written work instructions, work orders, material processing lists and general assembly drawings.
• Assist with product testing.
• Receive, unload, unpack, and transfer work material to and from appropriate work stations.
• Accurately pull and stage hardware for projects.
• Basic electrical experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. Keep track of material and keep work area organized.
• Organize, pack and load finished product in various environmental contexts.
• Job-site experience interacting with customers / end-users through conducting product specific operator briefs, supporting user training and maintenance best practices.
• Willing to work possible overtime & weekends.
• Ability and willingness to accept and receive supervision, training, and assistance regarding equipment operation and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge & use of common material handling and rigging equipment and their safe operation:
• Forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet-jacks, basic safety equipment
• Knowledge & use of common power tools and their safe operation:
• Metal working/beveling tools, abrasive cleaning tools, angle grinders, hand drills, impacts, wrenches, etc.
• Knowledge & use of common industrial processing tools/types and their safe operation a plus:
• Band saw, table saw, miter saw, drill press, manual mill/lathe, Ironworker - notching and punching
• Knowledge and experience processing different material types and grades desirable but not required, i.e., carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (6061 / 5052, etc,).
• Ability to identify structural materials such as channel, I-beam, flat bar, etc.
• Ability to read and operate a tape measure, square, and angle finder.
• Knowledge of basic to average math; fractions, decimals, measurement conversion, geometry
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Willing to assist in other areas of production as needed.
• Aptitude for learning, ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to communicate in English required, both written & verbal skills.
• Ensure that product standards, both quality and quantity are met.
• Interpret dimensions, material types, and material grades on cut lists or drawings.
• Understand and adhere to all safety measures when working in the shop and with machines / power tools.
• Provide a positive attitude and further develop and maintain a cohesive team-oriented work environment with all employees, vendors, and customers, and support the company in all decisions.
• May be asked by management to perform other tasks beyond those listed and meet expectation to support the company in all decisions.

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• One plus (1+) years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical, technical, construction, and/or job-site experience.
• Background in construction, carpentry or manufacturing preferred.
• Veteran/Military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.