Aircraft Assembly Mechanic
Globe Engineering Company Inc. - Aviation Manufacturing10 months ago
Wichita, KS, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Globe Engineering is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED manufacturing company founded in 1946 in Wichita, Kansas – originally producing child safety seats and now supplying tubes and sheet metal parts to aviation companies worldwide. We are seeking an Assembly Mechanic with aviation sheet metal experience who can read blueprints and build small to medium-sized assemblies, contributing to a positive work environment and consistent product quality. Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Proficient at reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints.
- Experience in countersinking and installation of rivets.
- Experience in reaming close tolerance holes.
- Maintain good communication skills.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Experience building medium sized assemblies (preferred).
- Experience using adhesives and sealers (preferred).
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Good mechanical skills.
- Previous experience operating hand tools such as rivet guns, drills, and sealing guns.
- Experience with sealing (Pre-pack, Dobb, Fay, Fillet).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior aviation assembly experience is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Required Skills
Assembly
Countersinking
Adhesives and Sealers Application
Rivet Installation
Blueprint Reading
Mechanical Skills
Reaming Close Tolerance Holes
Hand Tool Operation