**Lead Assembly Technician** **Company Description:** + We are a Defense/Aerospace parts manufacturing and processing facility. + Our specialties include the production of sheet metal and machined parts, value-added kits for our customers, and assemblies. + We are accredited by Nadcap for Chemical Processing, Aluminum Heat Treating, Prime and Topcoat Painting, and Resistance and Fusion Welding. **Job Description:** + We are seeking a skilled Lead Assembly Technician to join our team. + A successful candidate will be responsible for assembling/installing aviation industry. + Components, including nutplates, mechanical fasteners, bushing installations, and countersinking. The role requires proficiency with hand and power tools, riveting guns, and blueprints. + The Lead Assembly Technician will lead a team of 5 assemblers, ensuring production schedules are met and quality standards are maintained. **Location:** Fort Worth Tx, 76140 **Job Duties:** · Assemble Aviation Components: Utilize various tools and blueprints to assemble aviation components. · Hands-On Assembly: Perform hands-on assembly tasks, including working with sub-assemblies. · Leadership Responsibilities: Oversee assembly duties and lead a team of 5 assemblers to ensure timely and quality production. · Problem Solving: Adapt and overcome challenges as they arise. · Communication and Training: Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to teach and develop coworkers. · Inventory Management: Conduct inventory checks on assembled parts and maintain inventory for bulk orders. · Process Improvement: Implement process improvement strategies to maximize efficiency. · Management Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with management. · Specialized Installations: Perform wet installs and cold fits. · Fastener Operations: Work with Hi-lok and Cleco fasteners, and conduct blind and squeeze riveting operations. · Countersinking and Drilling: Perform countersinking and utilize drill presses. · Quality Assurance: Ensure all assemblies are sealed to company standards. · Documentation: Document inventory, defects, and other necessary information **Shift and Pay:** · 1st Shift: 6:00AM-4:00PM · Monday-Thursday (Friday OT as needed-usually 6AM-12PM) · $21-$28/hr (Depending on experience) · (Must be okay working OT when required) **Position Requirements:** · Assembly lead experience (3+ years) · Basic hand/power tools experience · Blueprint/schematics experience · Counter sinking and riveting experience · Bushing installation experience · Mechanical aptitude · Mechanical aviation assembly experience · MUST HAVE STEEL TOES **Performance Expectations:** · Fast-paced, proactive, and able to learn quickly. · Ability to maintain high quality with expediated assemblies · Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team. **Company Benefits:** · Full benefits- 401K match, dental, medical, vision · Climate Controlled · Opportunity for over time · Direct Placement **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.