Assembly Commercial Trainee - Weekend Shift in Austin, Texas at Athena Manufacturing

Athena Manufacturing, LP is a career-minded company that cares about our employees and their success. We invest in all employees by providing the training and skills they need to not only be successful in their occupation but also the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Overview: The Commercial Assembly Mechanic-Level 1 is responsible for assembling parts, fittings, and/or subassemblies on commercial parts using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, or fasteners, such as bolts, screws, rivets, rivnuts, helicoils, or clamps. Learn customer specifications required for Commercial certifications.

Key Responsibilities: (include but not limited to): Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Check equipment for proper operation, safety and or needed maintenance.
• Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
• Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
• Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations
• Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
• Align, fit, connect, assemble parts, fittings, or subassemblies on commercial parts.
• Cut, trim, file, bend, or smooth parts to ensure proper fit and clearance.
• Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation using shop machinery or equipment.
• Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
• Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding
• Install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools
• Place and connect control cables to electronically controlled units
• Capture or segregate waste material
• Perform quality checks on products and parts
• Perform other jobs or functions assigned by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications: Minimum Preferred Qualifications, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• (2) years of consistent working experience. Related experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential physical requirements pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
• Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Visualization- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or
• Ability to continuously lift 50+ lbs. in an 8-hour shift and higher with assistance.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

PREFERRED TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY:

• Personal computers
• Comfortable with Technology, open to learning/coachable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
• Made2Mange (M2M and SFM)
• Warehouse and inventory systems

REQUIRED WORK CLOTHING AND PPE: Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.

• Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.
• Safety glasses are provided by Athena
• Closed toe safety shoes are required