Research & Development (R&D) Fabrication Technician

Company: Cirrus Aircraft
Location: Duluth
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Description Cirrus Aircrafts Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at . Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilots license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. Job Summary: This is an opportunity to join the Research & Development Engineering team which is tasked with the development of new components and technologies for the future generation of aircraft. The primary responsibility of the Research & Development Fabrication Technician will be to fabricate prototype aircraft components using a variety of materials, processes, and equipment. This position places a premium on the individual continuously learning new methods, applying new industry technologies, and providing long term value to the company. The individual must be self-motivated, have a high degree of integrity, strong verbal skills, and be very comfortable working with a highly diverse cross functional team. Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions + Fabricate parts primarily from sheet metal using the appropriate hand and power tools. + Daily use of equipment such as hydraulic brake, power shear, band saw, and drill press. + Hand forming components with vise, hammer, rollers, grinders, and sanders. + Work from mental concepts, verbal instructions, hand-sketches, or blueprints. + Select methods and materials to ensure the part meets the final design criteria. + Envision the full process of the build layout through completion. + Collaborate with a wide audience to develop technologies and designs. + Possess strong creative mind and extreme attention to detail. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + 5-7 years of combined schooling and industry experience. + Possess a broad, fabrication based skillset used to fabricate high precision aircraft parts. + Must have the ability to fabricate to print and verify accuracy using precision measuring instruments. + Familiar with brake, shear, drill press, and a variety of manual and pneumatic riveting equipment. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: + Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged. + Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. + Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted Best Town by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland and Best Workplace Culture by the Duluth News Tribune readers. Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualifications Behaviors Required + Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Motivations Preferred + Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks + Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help + Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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