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Ascent Aerospace

Machine Builder

Ascent Aerospace, MACOMB, MI, United States


SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Machine Builder is responsible for fitting and assembling components according to assembly drawings, manuals, engineering memos, sketches and/or knowledge of machine construction. This position requires a strong technical ability and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
  • Verifies conformance of parts to bill of material and drawings, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  • Machine assembly from bill of material and drawings.
  • Assemble and verify a product without detail drawings or tolerances.
  • Assembling pneumatic and hydraulic circuits from drawings.
  • Perform electrical wiring of control panels.
  • Perform machining of parts and assembly throughout the build process.
  • Machine start-up and packaging.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
  • High school, GED, or related degree, formal training, or certifications
  • 5 years of mechanical assembly experience or a minimum or 5 years' experience in mechanical fields such as mechanical assembly, machine repair, millwright, industrial mechanic, rigger or related mechanical experience.
  • Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Suite, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of proper use with hand tools
  • Knowledge of basic math skills: ratios, weights, metric system
  • Knowledge of machining skills: lathe, mill, cutting tools, Hand Drilling, etc.
  • Experience with basic safety protocols including proper rigging and lifting practices, forklift, crane, manlift.
  • Basic knowledge of Bearing and Ball screw assembles.
  • Solid working knowledge of assembling mechanical components with good understanding of fits (press fits, slip fits)
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Capable of reading measuring devices and drawings
  • This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required to customer facilities in support of equipment repair, modification, or installation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job.
  • Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
  • May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
  • While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
  • The employee may be exposed to vibration.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday.
  • May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
  • Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
  • Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.
MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

The mental qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Creative problem-solving: identifying challenges from external and internal customers (employees), addressing challenges collaboratively and effectively while demonstrating the ability to think critically under pressure, find creative solutions to complex situations, and deliver a product that meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Resilient and adaptable teamwork: ability to take orders under ambiguity, navigate through uncertainty, embrace new ideas, practice gratitude, appreciation, and compassion, while driving organizational change with flexibility and a growth mindset.
  • Ethical integrity and safety: consistently demonstrate honesty, transparency, respect, fairness, and reliability in all their professional interactions by promoting moral and compliant decisions, practices, and procedures while never intentionally missing steps that would jeopardize the company's culture or another's wellbeing.
  • Excellence and continuous improvement: demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth by reflecting and redirecting best business practices, staying up to date on industry trends, technology, and advancements, while also being accepting to constructive criticism and accountability.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

ABOUT US

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500.

Other details
  • Job Family MANUFACTURING
  • Job Function Assembly
  • Pay Type Hourly


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