Lead G/ATOR Assembler

Description

Company Background & Summary

Votaw Precision Technologies is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of complex precision components, assemblies, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery, Votaw supports some of the world’s most demanding programs through its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company specializes in precision machining, fabrication, welding, and complex assembly operations for mission-critical applications. Votaw Precision Technologies is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering best-in-class solutions to its customers.

The employee is engaged in the fabrication and assembly of flight hardware, tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and includes the development and oversight of special projects.

Essential Functions

1. The ability to fabricate tools and fixtures.
2. Interpret aerospace drawings and specifications.
3. Use various types of fabrication equipment, conventional machine tools, precision measurement tools, and various hand tools.
4. Understanding of assembly, bonding, riveting, and other processes associated with tool shop jobs.
5. Serve as a working lead, providing hands-on support, training, and technical guidance to flight hardware assembly technicians to ensure consistent workmanship and adherence to procedures.
6. Interpret complex aerospace and flight hardware drawings, specifications, tolerances, and workmanship standards.
7. Analyze engineering documentation, assembly plans, and build instructions to determine proper assembly sequence, tools, fixtures, and materials required.
8. Ability to create step by step work instructions for the team to follow, insuring the correct build sequence.
9. Verify dimensions, alignments, clearances, and torque values using precision measurement and inspection tools such as laser tracker, Faro/Romer arm, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, torque tools, and gauges.
10. Accurately position parts and subassemblies using fixtures, templates, and direct measurement to ensure proper alignment and configuration. 
11. Perform mechanical assembly operations including fastening, bonding, riveting, staking, safety wiring, and related aerospace assembly processes.
12. Conduct functional checks, basic testing, and troubleshooting of assembled hardware to ensure compliance with design and quality requirements.
13. Ensure assemblies meet customer quality standards and on-time delivery schedules, escalating technical or schedule risks as needed.
14. Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, mechanical and electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection equipment in a manufacturing or clean-room environment.
15. Perform paint touch-up and finishing of hardware or components as required, including surface preparation, paint mixing, application, and cleanup.
16. Support configuration control, documentation accuracy, and traceability requirements for flight hardware builds.
17. Ability to effectively lead and provide direction to an assembly team to ensure quality, productivity, and schedule. 
18. Tracker knowledge-build jig & fixtures using Laser Tracker is a plus.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

1. Ability to apply sound judgment and common-sense reasoning to carry out detailed, verbal and written instructions. 
2. Advanced working knowledge of flight hardware, tooling/GSE, bonding, composite materials, riveting, and other processes associated with tool shop and aerospace assembly operations. 
3. Advanced mathematical proficiency, including Algebra, Trigonometry, and GD&T-related calculations. 
4. Ability to set up and operate fabrication and machining equipment, including band saws, milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and hoist/crane equipment. 
5. Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, including drill motors, grinders, and basic precision measurement instruments such as micrometer, calipers, and bore gauges.
6. Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver objects weighing between 15 and 50 pounds.
7. Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as an Assembler, including prior experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment. 
8. Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. 
9.  Ability to work occasionally in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold or rain.
10.   Ability to travel off-site occasionally to customer facilities to perform work.

Personal Attributes

1. Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams.
2. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Highly self-motivated and directed.
4. Keen attention to detail.
5. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
6. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
7. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

1. Hours outside of a normal working day may be required to meet project deadlines or ability to work overtime to support production demand.
2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
3. Ability to work onsite, in a non-remote setting.

Additional Requirements

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.