Job Description
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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number 2025-161987
Job details Domain Production
Job field / Job profile Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly
Job title Assembly Mechanic 1
Employment type Permanent
Professional category Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time Full-time
Job description Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot producibility challenges
• Build and Bond medium to high complexity furniture and interior major assemblies
• Experience in Boeing andor Airbus Process Specifications
• Proficient in processes within potting and bonding work center (Fill and fair, install insert and edge pot)
• Possesses limited Subject Matter Expertise in furniture bonding and assembly
• Support Fabrication of jigs and fixtures for accurate and repeatable execution of critical fit requirements for components.
• Pre-fit and bond, vacuum bond interior components of varying combinations of material type
• Forming and bonding of aluminum trim extrusions and sheets, honeycomb panel and other materials for completion of the sub-assemblies, parts or structures.
• Exposure to interior component assembly, custom fabrication of parts, applying complex décor per finish requirements
• With minimal assistance perform complex repairs on components as required by the customer
• Experience with shop equipment drill motors, pneumatic tools, band saws, drill presses, various tool grinders, Rivet gun and bucking bar, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner
• Experience in use of Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, liquid nitrogen and special finishes
• Contribute to work center standard operating procedures
• Support continuous improvement activity
• Ability to consume electrical and structural part drawings
• Train other entry to mid-level assembly mechanic shop personnel
• Other duties as assigned
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.) Safran Cabin headquarters are located in California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Candidate skills & requirements At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do
Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Shall possess, at a minimum, a High School diploma or GED
• 3 - 5+ years' experience in the consuming electrical and structural aerospaceequivalent part drawings
• 3 - 5+ years interpreting, authoring and executing assembly and component test requirements
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude and knowledge of aerospace or other equivalent industry
Skills/Abilities
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Troubleshooting/problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
• Able to perform mathematic calculations, varying in complexity.
• Work from solid models, technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other such documentation to produce a variety of prototype and production parts
• Analyze written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to determine operation sequences
Working Conditions:
• Standard machine shop environment.
Physical Requirements:
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities
Annual salary $16.66 hr. - $25.98 hr. ($34,660 - $54,030 annually)
Job location Job location North America, United States, Washington
City (-ies)415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett
Applicant criteria Minimum education level achieved High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Minimum experience level required More than 3 years
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area,