Fortner Engineering - Assembly Technician

Overview of the Position:

A key component of this position is to improve workflow, implementing standard work and instill continuous improvement through problem solving methodology. Participation and cooperation with and in corporate strategic programs and other Wencor businesses.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair and/or assembles small aircraft components that require precise placement.
• Assist Assembly Supervisor as required
• Order parts for repairs and assemblies.
• Use hand tools and shop power tools.
• Read blueprints and manuals.
• Perform testing and interprets results.
• Assemble complex components that require precise placement.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

 

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; is able to multi-task and be able to change priorities as required by customer driven demands.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards as required; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Works with a sense of urgency.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Work overtime as required by production requirements without notice.