Mechanical Assembler I - 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2025-10-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Under direct supervision, performs routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes. Requires use of a few simple hand tools and semi-automatic manufacturing equipment including welding, cutting, and measurement operations.  Ensure work is accomplished with high quality workmanship standards and safety in a timely fashion and is compliant with all company, city, state and federal regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Learn to set up, assemble parts, and loading of parts.

• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools with basic troubleshooting around machine set up and function.

• Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions.

• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects. Able to identify part defects and escalate as needed.

• Responsible for building parts that meet customer deadlines and expectations while maintaining established safety and quality standards.

• Responsible to comply with applicable elements of quality systems and have working knowledge of how they apply to the product being produced.

• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.

• Participate in audits with positive communication practices.

• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required. Responsible for tracking and staying compliant with site training and recertification requirements.

• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Responsible for participating in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning activities.

• Rotate to different workstations throughout shift as business needs change.

• Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.

• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.

• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires HS Diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.

• Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.

• Ability to comply with EH&S policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE. 

• Attend EH&S trainings as required. 

• Ability to report unsafe practices and/or conditions to the appropriate individuals to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards. 

• Ability to recommend improvements to EH&S practices to create a safer workplace.

• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred

• Career Readiness Certification (CRC) strongly preferred.

• The ability to interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.

• The ability to successfully complete training modules associated with job grade.

• The ability to follow assembly instruction.

• The ability to effectively work in an environment requiring repetitive job responsibilities.

• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• The ability to understand end uses of products being built.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail in order to ensure safety and quality.

• Strong organizatio