Position: Aviation Mfg Assembler- 1st Shift Mon - Thurs 10 hours
SUMMIT AVIATION, INC. POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION
POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Assembler – DATE:
November 2025
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPT: Manufacturing
LOC: North Carolina
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assembler reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for the assembly of components according to the drawings and specifications in a timely manner to meet customer requirements; operates in compliance with company safety practices and performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Fabricates, assembles, manufactures and installs equipment used in research and development information on a large variety of aircraft.Familiar with technical manuals, technical orders, manufacturing technical data, modification work orders and blueprints.Makes modifications to existing airframe components to accommodate installations. Coordinates with project engineer personnel throughout the project, provides technical assistance.Performs sheet metal manufacturing, modifications, and repairs to a variety of aircraft components.Possesses an in-depth knowledge of sheet metal materials and repair techniques. Uses tools and equipment associated with a sheet metal shop, such as torque wrenches, M&M equipment, protractors, calipers, pitch gauges, crimping tools/machines, forming machine, lathes, milling machines, saws and drilling presses.Can read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and rudimentary drawings.Performs full range of manufacturing responsibilities, maintenance, repair, modifications, inspections and servicing of aircraft parts and components. Includes troubleshooting, use of technical manuals, special test equipment and research technical library.Must be able to set up and operate the full range of sheet metal tools in a well‑equipped shop. Work from engineering design drawings and technical specifications.Perform mathematical calculations involving plain and solid geometry and measurement principles.Work with various thicknesses of aluminum, steel alloys, stainless steel, copper, brass and other metals; form sheet metal into desired shapes with seams such as single/double hem seams, dovetail, lock seams, set‑in bottom seams, rolled edges, flanges.Make transition fittings (round to square, round to round). Knowledgeable in approved methods and materials used in aircraft painting and preservation: cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, painting and de‑masking parts.Know aircraft structure, surface protection techniques and aircraft modification on facility backstop activities capacity.Operate and maintain sanders, grinders, paint spray guns, etc.Perform preventive maintenance checks to equipment as assigned.Responsible to who they are assigned by the supervisor or direct representative.Conduct activities regarding the repair, alteration, manufacture and maintenance of the article assigned.Complete work scope of assignments as assigned by lead, supervisor, management.Perform other duties as assigned by management.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and 1‑5 years of prior Aviation Manufacturing/Assembly experience required; experience in machine, manufacture, assembly of aircraft parts and components, and sheet metal shop practices. Five years must be related to manufacture, modification, fabrication and installation of parts.
Language
Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical
Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, percent; draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, deal with variables in limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer
Skills:
Ability to interact with and enter data into spreadsheet software.
Other
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively in team environment and self‑direct work.
Physical Demands: Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach; may sit, walk, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally stand, stoop or crouch; lift up…
