Assembler Lead

When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.

Assembler Lead

Primary Summary

It is the responsibility of the Leads to assist directing associates in the performance of their tasks to support the business enterprise in attaining its mission and specific business objectives. These individuals are also responsible for following all safety procedures and guidelines, assisting and instructing peers in the successful completion of their tasks and maintaining all appropriate records.

In meeting this charter, these individuals will perform these duties with a high degree of quality consciousness and sensitivity to specification and work method requirements. A high degree of discretion and personal judgment will be used in diagnosing problems; identifying corrective action, scope of task, and selection of work methods; and researching necessary information and equipment to accomplish the required task. Such duties include, but are not limited to, the following essential job functions:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• On a production basis, performs precision mechanical assembly work, which is typically of high complexity and/or requires fitting, alignment, and the adjustment of components, units, and assemblies to very close tolerances.
• Performs integrated next-level assembly work on machined/fabricated aerospace parts at a floor station.
• Assembles fabricated parts at a floor station using and or performing: Riveting, Cold Working, Nut Plates, Bearings, Bushings, Cold Bonding, Fabricating and installing Shims, Sealing, Bucking/Squeezing Rivets and Grounding Blocks for integrated next-level assemblies.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Ensures conformance to established procedures and quality level of Arden Engineering's Quality Policy and conformance to Customer Engineering and Specifications.
• Ensures safe work habits and environment.
• Monitor workers on site during production activities to ensure adherence to ethics and safety procedures
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality
• Ensure that products and goods manufactured meet quality standards obtainable in the industry
• Motivate workers to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high production standards
• Check finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards are met before they are declared ready for use
• Keep records of equipment budgets deliveries and supplies and make them available to management for evaluation
• Create work schedule for workers and ensure that they are strictly adhere to it; take attendance to ensure regularity and promptness of workers to duty
• Work as middleman between workers and management to create healthy communication
• Develop production schedule for the execution of projects in a timely manner
• Ensure that work materials are present as needed.
• Accomplishes various production assembly functions that are somewhat complicated in nature.
• Assembles products or sub-assemblies according to verbal or written instructions, or by following drawings or diagrams.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications using jigs and templates when required.
• Positions parts in specified relationship to each other under extremely close tolerance conditions.
• Fastens parts together using an Orbital Riveting machine.
• Loads and unloads previously setup machines such as arbor presses, drill presses and milling machines.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Trouble-shoots and reworks production items that do not meet specifications.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• May be required to meet certain certifications in field.
• Requires at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area of precision mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of shop math and geometry.
• The ability to read and interpret complex drawings and documents for machined parts and assemblies highly desired.
• Preferred experience in Riveting, Cold Working, Nut Plates, Bearings, Bushings, Cold Bonding, Fabricating and installing Shims, Sealing, Bucking/Squeezing Rivets and including but not limited to Grounding Blocks for integrated next-level assemblies.
• Preferred knowledgeable in the use of various power-hand tools, drills, jigs, templates, boring and bucking equipment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others with a positive attitude.
• Standard safety training.
• Ability to drive and operate a forklift.
  
  

Pay Transparency

The salary information is a general guideline only. A wide range of factors are considered when extending an offer, such as job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

California pay range

$17.50—$35 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.

Reasonable Accommodations

Verus Aerospace is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information

This is a link that will take you to Anthem's website for access to Verus' Machine-Readable Files per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Transparency in Coverage requirement to provide Machine-Readable Files on the health plan (effective July 1, 2022).

https://www.anthem.com/ca/machine-readable-file/search

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR

• 120.15).
  
  

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

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I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require the completion of an I-9 Form in this regard.

This Company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status or civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, cancer related condition, medical condition, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), pregnancy disability, or family leave status, pregnancy, breastfeeding needs, reproductive health decision-making, organ or bone marrow donor status, or military or veteran's status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. This company likewise does not tolerate harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, citizenship, age, disability, or any other protected status. Harassment of our employees is strictly prohibited, whether it is committed by a manager, coworker, subordinate, or non-employee (such as a vendor or customer). The Company takes all complaints of harassment seriously and all complaints will be investigated promptly and thoroughly.

I hereby understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with this Company is of an "at will" nature, which means that my employment may be terminated by me or the company at any time for any reason or no reason, and with or without notice. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship cannot be changed except in writing by an authorized executive of this Company. If hired, I agree to abide by all of the Company's rules, policies, and procedures. I understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, rules, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment.

I understand that in addition to this application, the employment process may, for certain positions, include any or all of the following procedures: testing – aptitude, personality and/or skill, multiple interviews, post-offer thorough background checks and drug screening test.

Immigration Compliance Plan

The Company policies include a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, national origin and immigration status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which protects work authorized individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin, employment decisions will not be made on the basis of a person's national origin, race or immigration status except to the extent necessary to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

In those situations, the Company will need to obtain information necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This will include collection of documentation to establish one of three categories of citizenship/ immigration status: (1) U.S. Citizenship; (2) Permanent Residency (Green Card) and (3) Asylum or Refugee Status (formally recognized or assigned such status by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

If an applicant or employee does not meet the category applicable to their anticipated work for the Company, the Company cannot hire such applicant. In order to ensure ITAR compliance, all applicants and employees of the Company will have their immigration status checked through a system called "E-Verify." If the findings on the E-Verify search are not accurate, please contact Human Resources and obtain copies of all documents related to your work status. Employees who are not authorized to work in the United States cannot be employed at the Company.