Structural Assembler, Lead

Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly customized, complex composite parts, with a focus on AEC’s unique 3D reinforced composite technology.  Our products often enable our customers to use lightweight, high-performance composites in applications where they previously have been unable to because of complex performance or geometry needs. For example, we help customers in aerospace and transportation replace heavier metallic components with highly durable, lightweight composite components to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency.

AEC manufactured composite fan blades and cases are used exclusively in Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) engines, which power the Boeing 737-MAX and Airbus A320neo aircraft. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter uses more than 200 AEC manufactured parts across all variants of the aircraft.

Please visit www.albint.com/aec to learn more about AEC products and technologies. AEC is a subsidiary of Albany International Corporation (NYSE:AIN) and shares its mission to deliver differentiating products and service with the highest quality and reliability. AEC is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, home to AEC’s Research & Technology Center as well as LEAP and other production facilities. The company has additional global fabrication and assembly facilities in New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, France, and a new manufacturing plant currently under construction in Mexico.

The Opportunity:

Performs a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures using fuselage panels, bulkheads, Spares, intercostals, drag beams and stabilizers. As well as assembling structural subassemblies such as, attaching clip and brackets, adding nutplates and using adhesives. Aligns parts on jigs using templates, molds and fixtures. Performs such minor part-fitting operations as filing, de-burring, crimping, trimming, riveting, drilling and reaming. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Accountability for their assigned area or process as it relates to tools, tooling, materials, calibrations, etc. Organize team to meet daily production needs and prevent upset or abnormal conditions from occurring. Train and mentor level I-III assemblers. Work with Senior assemblers, peers, and support group members to facilitate process improvements. Reporting of daily/weekly throughputs vs goals (SQORE metrics) to direct supervisor and higher levels of management in the event that the direct supervisor is unavailable.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Lead the effort for the assembly and fit of pre-fabricated metallic and composite parts to form assemblies, working at benches or directly on a structure assembly fixture. Read and interpret aircraft assembly instruction plans, diagrams, drawings and other documentation in order to perform and direct others on the assembly function with accuracy with little
• Assemble, fit, shim and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft spars, rib, skins and
• Utilize hand and power tools such as drills, to assemble and fabricate components with fasteners and bonding Instruct, train and oversee quality workmanship of lower level technicians. Utilize measuring equipment in order to meet specifications for the installation process.
• Help directing operations team to maintain a clean and organized work area. Work with quality department personnel in order to keep production assemblies in proper sign off levels and within inspection procedure and/or specifications. Troubleshoot ideas for improvement and intervene when necessary on issues or concerns with process, schedule and quality needs.
• Assist supervisor as needed, as well as additional responsibilities as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 5 years plus of experience with complex aircraft assembly required.
• Trade School certification such as Airframe & Power plant (A&P) certification is recommended, but not required.
• Shop floor math skills, experience with following engineering orders, and the ability to read drawings or blueprints required.
• Extensive experience using various hand and power tools required.
• Must have Level II Trainer experience or have had previous leadership experience. Level III or Level IV, Trainer experience preferred.
• Must be dependable and punctual

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, flexible schedule and strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications, please use the link provided to apply directly to this position   Link

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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