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Titles: Mechanical Technician – Final Assembly Line (FAL) / Flight Line (FL)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Shifts: Part 21 (Production) runs two shifts – you will start on 1st shift, flexibility to work 2nd shift is a plus:
- 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays
- 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12am – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays.
Compensation: Depends on position and experience: $30.18/hr - $40.67/hr
*2nd Shift earns $1.50/hr Shift Differential
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package includes a fully paid medical, dental and vision plan (no monthly premium!), 401K with up to 6% Match, Paid Time Off (19 days for 0-3yrs employment), an Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocacy Services, Employee Discounts Program, Credit Union Membership, College Tuition Benefit, College Loan Services, Adoption Assistance Program, Scholarship Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Benefit.
Vaccine Requirement: no

Position Descriptions: Production (FAA Part 21) of mechanical parts and systems for helicopter manufacturing.

Mechanical Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):
• Accurately install all mechanical parts for helicopter assembly, such as rotor head, transmissions, engines, hydraulic lines and flight controls.
• Work in areas that may be cramped and/or have little room.
• Work from engineering drawings/revisions and job cards.
• Perform job in amount of time given, in accordance with the production schedule.
• On the job training.

Mechanical Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):
• Assist in the transfer of helicopters from the Production line to Flight Line.
• Perform incoming inspections.
• Install main rotor blades, fill oils and perform fuel function testing in accordance with applicable job cards.
• Perform engine dry motoring, to ensure proper function before first engine start up.
• Perform periodic weight and balance operations depending on helicopter configuration.
• Perform Track and Balance Flights, and make adjustments to eliminate high vibrations on airframe and Main & Tail Rotors, including pitch link adjustments, and addition of weight(s) to Tail and Main rotor(s).
• Perform fueling and defueling operations.
• Assist in the installation interior and custom components: hoist, cargo hook, auxiliary fuel system, etc.
• Prepare helicopters for flight, launch and recover helicopters, and prepare helicopters for customer delivery.
• Testing and approval testing of assemblies (such as mechanical ATPs).
• Support and training of colleagues
• Interface with other units of the division (production, engineering, logistics, quality).

Requirements: Our client is seeking Mechanical Technicians with skills in Technical documentation, Work instructions, Assembly instructions, Maintenance manuals, Engineering drawings, Manufacturing, Bolt torquing, Tightening specifications, Tool operation, Engine installation, Powertrain assembly, Transmission installation, Fuel system installation, A/C installation and maintenance (Refrigeration systems, Compressor installation), Precision measurement and Hydraulic system overhaul.
Mechanical Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical aviation production required.
• Knowledge of rotor or fixed wing aircraft.
• General overall knowledge of aviation mechanics.
• Able to perform standard assembly operations and fitting of major assemblies.
o Crimp pipe, fit hydraulic systems, fit fuel bags, use torque wrenches and overhead cranes.
o Fit landing gear, engines, tail assembly, MGB, TGB, IGB, shafts, flight controls, aesthetics sealing.
• Able to work through obstacles and know the best method to perform the job.
• Effective communication skills.

Mechanical Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A&P certificate a plus but not necessary.
• 5 years of aviation mechanical maintenance training/experience.
• Rotor wing experience preferred.
• Able to perform standard assembly operations, fitting of major assemblies and ATP operating tests.
o Crimp pipe, fit hydraulic systems, fit fuel bags, use torque wrenches and overhead cranes.
o Fit landing gear, engines, tail assembly, MGB, TGB, IGB, shafts, flight controls, aesthetics sealing.
o Pressure testing on hydraulic pipes, fuel, ECS system, mechanical components, hydraulic benches.
• Able to work through obstacles and know the best method to perform the job.
• Aircraft and flight control rigging desired.
• Effective communication skills.
• General knowledge of ground support equipment.

Company Description:
Our client is a leading manufacturer of helicopters flown by EMS, Search and Rescue, law enforcement, firefighters, energy, government agencies and private citizens across the globe. Additionally, they supply the training helicopters to the U.S Navy and the U.S. Air Force.

Why this opportunity?
This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a world-class company and industry leader that not only manufactures helicopters for commercial use, but proudly serves the U.S. Military. When you walk through our client's operations, it is immediately evident how strong their ties are with the military and how proud they are of their former military employees. Most recently, they weres awarded a contract to deliver 26 training helicopters to the U.S. Navy. As well, they are constantly innovating, and are in the process of obtaining FAA approval of its new TiltRotor aircraft.

This is an opportunity to start a rewarding long-term career within a dynamic, cutting-edge and growing organization in the Aerospace industry, where you can grow professionally, build and maintain the best helicopters in the world, and continue to serve our military.

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Title: Avionics Technician – Final Assembly Line (FAL) / Flight Line (FL)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Shifts: Part 21 (Production) runs two shifts – you will start on 1st shift, flexibility to work 2nd shift is a plus:
- 1st Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays
- 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12am – may be asked to work weekends and/or holidays.
Compensation: Depends on position and experience: $30.18/hr - $40.67/hr
*2nd Shift earns $1.50/hr Shift Differential
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package includes a fully paid medical, dental and vision plan (no monthly premium!), 401K with up to 6% Match, Paid Time Off (19 days for 0-3yrs employment), an Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocacy Services, Employee Discounts Program, Credit Union Membership, College Tuition Benefit, College Loan Services, Adoption Assistance Program, Scholarship Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Benefit.
Vaccine Requirement: no

Position Descriptions: Production (FAA Part 21) of electrical and avionics systems for helicopter manufacturing.

Avionics Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):
• Assemble, modify & install wire bundles, conductors & other electrical components.
• Installs standard and advanced electrical systems and performs electrical continuity testing.
• Clearly document work performed, control equipment status tags, log critical information during installation, verify parts requests, etc.
• Read & Interpret schematics assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by Assembly Line Supervisor.

Avionics Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):
• Assist in the transfer of helicopters from the Production line to Flight Line, and perform incoming inspections.
• Assemble, modify & install wire bundles, components, and other avionic equipment.
• Perform function testing in accordance with applicable job cards.
• Install, troubleshoot and test avionic systems.
• Perform crimping and de-pin and pin of electrical connectors.
• Prepare helicopters for customer delivery.

Requirements:
Avionics Final Assembly Line (FAL) Technician (Part 21):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of Electrical/Avionics aviation production required.
• Knowledge of rotor or fixed wing aircraft.
• General overall knowledge of aviation electrical/avionics components.
• Able to use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, complex, specialized aircraft test equipment, etc.
• Effective communication skills.

Avionics Flight Line (FL) Technician (Part 21):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of aviation maintenance training/experience.
• Rotor wing experience preferred.
• Ability to assemble, modify and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.
• Ability to run wires, crimp and solder wires, pin wires and connectors, terminate wires, read schematics, (blueprints/job cards).
• Effective communication skills.
• General knowledge of ground support equipment.

Company Description:
Our client is a leading manufacturer of helicopters flown by EMS, Search and Rescue, law enforcement, firefighters, energy, government agencies and private citizens across the globe. Additionally, they supply the training helicopters to the U.S Navy and the U.S. Air Force.

Why this opportunity?
This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a world-class company and industry leader that not only manufactures helicopters for commercial use, but proudly serves the U.S. Military. When you walk through our client's operations, it is immediately evident how strong their ties are with the military and how proud they are of their former military employees. Most recently, they weres awarded a contract to deliver 26 training helicopters to the U.S. Navy. As well, they are constantly innovating, and are in the process of obtaining FAA approval of its new TiltRotor aircraft.

This is an opportunity to start a rewarding long-term career within a dynamic, cutting-edge and growing organization in the Aerospace industry, where you can grow professionally, build and maintain the best helicopters in the world, and continue to serve our military.

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Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Quality Control Inspector positions with the leading provider of MRO and Aviation Line Maintenance Services throughout the United States and Internationally.

Position Details:
Title: Quality Control Inspector
Location: CVG Airport, Erlanger, KY (Cincinnati area)
Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off – 10-hour work day
Compensation: $36 - $38/hour depending on experience. $12k retention bonus paid out over 2 years, + $2k in relocation assistance (outside 50 mile radius).
Benefits: Offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life and Disability Insurance, as well as generous PTO and paid holidays.
Travel: No travel required.

Position Description | Quality Control Inspector
• Perform inspection functions for aircraft, including power plant, materials parts, and sub-assemblies. These functions do not necessarily include the inspection of these materials parts and sub-assemblies normally required to be performed by a technician to accomplish his work.
• Review the aircraft and engine logbooks at all checks and list all pilot reports and deferred maintenance items on the appropriate work cards.
• Perform required inspection functions during all checks such as airframe and engine inspections called out on routine work cards. Perform buy-back inspections on major items or non-routine work items.
• Inspectors are required to be thoroughly familiar with all inspection methods, techniques, and equipment used in their area of responsibility to determine the quality of airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair, or alteration. All inspection personnel must also maintain proficiency as required by the Repair Station Training Program Manual, in the use of the various types of inspection aids to be used for inspection of the particular items undergoing inspection.
• Available to all inspection personnel are current specifications involving inspection tolerances, limits, and procedures, as set forth by the manufacturer of the product undergoing inspection and other forms of inspection information, such as FAA Airworthiness Directives, Manufacturer’s Bulletins, Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, FAA Regulations, etc., that are maintained in the Technical Library.
• Responsible for Identifying, controlling, segregating, and maintaining all stock and tools to a serviceable or unserviceable category as designated by the Director of Quality.
• Monitor all aircraft inspection records and forms, which are utilized in aircraft checks to ensure proper completion of all entries.
• Inspectors, when assigned to a “Preliminary Inspection” function, will find, and record those discrepancies requiring corrective action.
• The inspector is responsible for identifying Required Inspection Items (RII), as defined by the customer’s General Maintenance Manual (GMM) or Operation Procedures Manual.
• Inspectors when assigned to a “work acceptance” function check the work performed by a technician to the extent specified for conformity to acceptable technical and workmanship standards and signify their approval by stamping or signing the appropriate box of the inspection form along with the date the work is inspected.

Requirements:
• Knowledge/experience of 14 CFR Part 145 & 121 operations and environment.
• FAA A&P certificate required.
• General Familiarization on B767.
• Minimum three-five years’ experience in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Must be willing to work irregular schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Must be a US citizen or hold a green card (form I551)
• Experience with Quality Control, inspection techniques, document control, corrective and preventative actions, continuous improvement, risk management, and supplier reviews preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with MS Office products (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under adverse conditions in a production/aircraft maintenance environment.

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Position Details:
Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Meriden, CT
Shift: 1st Shift Monday – Friday (7am-3:30pm)
Compensation: $28 - $34/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance / 401(K) / Holidays + PTO
Travel: None

Position Description:
Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as machine tools, hydraulic and mechanical presses, production machines and equipment.  Services all vital factory systems; plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, heating and support equipment. Perform a wide variety of plant maintenance tasks as needed including:

 

Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, or atypical energy usage.
Perform troubleshooting and repair of production machinery.
Use hand and power tools.
 

Requirements:

4-6 years military experience in a mechanical or electrical role
Experience performing unscheduled maintenance on mechanical systems.
Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics.
Knowledge of blueprints and engineering drawings.
Ability to follow technical instructions.
 

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Position Details:
Title: Production Coordinator
Location: Yankton, SD
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Compensation: $58,000-$70,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance / 401(K) / Holidays + PTO
Travel: None

Position Description: The Production Coordinator is part of the manufacturing support team and will manage capacity, throughput, and optimize flow for all manufacturing and support functions. This position will coordinate activities associated with development, implementation, and results in the planning and scheduling all levels of production to satisfy sales requirements and finished goods stocking levels.

Works with customer service and manufacturing to create/negotiate an effective plan; follows up with necessary adjustments to support both internal and external scheduling metrics
Reviews/analyzes customer forecast/demand to aid in managing capacity and scheduling a successful plan to achieve customer requirements
Manages required stocking levels for finished goods, and work-in-progress throughout all manufacturing process, makes necessary adjustments to insure proper quantities are manufactured shipped and warehoused.
Coordinate new product introductions with the new part team
Proficient using all scheduling and simulation tools for managing shop capacity to create a load that can be successfully achieved based on known limits
Revises production schedules as required due to order changes, labor/material shortages, capacity constraints, unexpected situations, and collaborates with plant management personnel to develop a contingency plan.
Identifies, recommends and takes corrective actions to solve scheduling/capacity issues
Drives and implements continuous improvements through lean tools, researching new technology, developing people and processes.
Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by participating in education workshops, reviewing professional publications, and implementing cost effective and profitable ways to increase throughput.

Requirements:

Four year degree and/or relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Individual must be able to work with little to no supervision after initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative and self-motivation. Must demonstrate consistently being a good example of providing informal leadership and excellent work ethic.
Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP/ ERP systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of customer and company information

Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this Position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will work in an office environment as well as being exposed to the manufacturing floor. This position is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. No travel is expected for this position.

 

Physical Requirements:
This is largely a sedentary role where the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; however, while performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; the employee is occasionally required reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

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Position Details:
Title: CNC Machinist
Location: Yankton, SD
Shifts Available: A) Monday-Friday Day Shift B) Monday-Friday Night Shift C) 3-Day Weekend shift (Friday 8 hours – 6am-2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 hours – 5am-5:30pm)
Compensation: $23.50-$31/hour (Depending on experience) + OT
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance / 401(K) / Holidays + PTO
Travel: None

Position Description: A Setup/CNC machinist is responsible for performing day to day CNC setup operations on a rail system(s). This person must have the ability to setup, operate, and perform CNC operations with maximum machine utilization. It is critical that the individual(s) capable of this position have exceptional communication and multitasking skills.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactively communicates with supervisor, engineers, programmers, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments or priorities and to resolve machining or quality issues while minimizing downtime.
Daily use of basic math skills; including but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
Must be adaptable to a continuously changing work environment, is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Expected to meet set deadlines for new setups and help meet production due dates with continued daily support as opportunities arise.
Actively engaged with manufacturing personnel in developing and implement constant/repeatable processes and continuous improvement activities.
Detects machine malfunctions or out of tolerance conditions per customer specifications and corrects them within capabilities.
Able to complete appropriate documentation and change logs associated with daily job responsibilities.
Responsible for tool management on assigned lines. Assists line tech with slow and dead tooling as well as identifying tooling improvements that can be made.
Responsible for part fixture maintenance and modification to support continuous improvement.
Responsible for continued training of CNC loaders as changes, modifications, or improvements are made.
Achieve or exceed production objectives including safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
Proficient computer skills and able to submit and communicate clear accurate data and information.

Requirements:

2 year technical degree in CNC precision machining or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a CNC machining systems in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments.
Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures and other various accessories
Knowledge reading blueprint drawings, and specifications; experience with geometric tolerancing preferred
Individual must be able to work with little to no supervision after initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and excellent work ethic

Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this Position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will work in a manufacturing environment. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. This position is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and sharp tooling or objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; the employee is required to reach with hands and arms and may occasionally sit. This position requires the ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position with a leading manufacturer of precision machined and swaged components.

Position Details
Location: Yankton, SD
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000
Shift: 1st Shift Monday – Friday (7am-3:30pm)
Travel: This position may require travel with overnight stays
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance / 401(K) / Holidays + PTO

Position Description
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will provide support to the organization in meeting overall goals and objectives as well as growing and developing the business. This position drives continuous improvement projects and supports developing a lean culture while meeting goals for safety, quality, delivery, and profitability. Additionally, you will support the CI Manager with strategic activities, developing and tracking improvement metrics, establishing standards across the company, and achieving operational excellence.

While performing the duties of this position, you will work in an office environment as well as on the manufacturing floor. You will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. This position is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Responsibilities will include:
• Operation/Function reflective of the company Quality Management System and customer certifications/flow downs relevant to the position.
• Provide leadership, communicate the plan, provide feedback, identify/assist in solving issues.
• Drive continuous improvement measurables that effectively support meeting or exceeding company objectives and goals.
• Assist with root cause investigation and corrective action plans.
• Assist in developing plant layout by planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for the best utilization of resources.
• Identify – Research – Design – Implement new processes technology, methods, and manufacturing equipment to improve process flow, increase capacity, improve quality and reduce production flow inhibitors.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the value stream and lead 5S within the company.
• Drive and implement continuous improvements through lean tools, researching new technology, industry data, and developing resources to remove/manage the eight wastes.

Position Requirements
• Four-year degree and/or relevant work experience in a continuous improvement or an industrial engineering environment highly preferred.
• Must possess strong internal and external communication skills.
• Ability to influence others without formal authority. Partners well across functions and groups in all areas of the business. Able to effectively negotiate and discuss areas of concern.
• Must have a practical understanding of engineering drawing interpretation, experience with AS/ISO, and EAR/ITAR is preferred.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after the initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative and self-motivation. Must consistently demonstrate informal leadership and excellent work ethic.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices preferred.
• The ability to teach and train others in Lean as needed.
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of customer and company information.
• Required talk/hear and occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• May require the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Over the road and airline travel are required as needed to support the company.

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Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Power Press Operator positions with a company that manufactures high-purity Silicon Carbide (SiC) Ceramics materials and CMP Slurries for the semiconductor industry.

Position Details
Location: Meriden, CT
Compensation: $20 - $30/hour DOE
Shift: 1st Shift Monday – Friday (7am-3:30pm)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance / 401(K) / Holidays + PTO

Position Description
As a Power Press Operator, you will run computer-controlled machines that cut, shape, and design various materials for the aerospace industry. The main duties include troubleshooting machines for any malfunctions or irregularities, fixing machine parts as needed to ensure they operate properly and conducting quality checks on the machines. Daily duties will include:
• Set up power presses for form, blank, pierce, and rivet metal, plastic, and rubber pats.
• Move and align tooling in presses, perform first piece operations and verify parts to blueprints/operations sheets.
• Set up machine for operator to run production as required.
• Follow instructions to ensure materials are produced to engineering standards.

Position Requirements
• Previous experience as a power press operator is a plus but not required.
• Experience with operating production machinery in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Experience working with metal, plastic, or rubber fabrication.
• Knowledge of blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to follow technical instructions.