Assembler

Full Time
Santa Maria, CA
$47,790 - $53,100 a year
Posted Just posted
Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about technology or aviation? Come invent the solutions of tomorrow in the aerospace and defense industry, with an international group where innovation, teamwork and continuing, daily education are fundamental values. Join us!

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 39 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.

Summary of Duties:
Assembler:
  • Assembles aircraft interior structures and/or parts, such as bins, galleys, lavatories, sidewalls, cargo liners, etc. and builds sub-assemblies for the completion of aircraft interior structures, and/or parts using engineering drawings, company and customer specifications.
  • Adheres to company and customer specifications, work instructions, engineering prints & work orders.
  • Document materials used in each process to maintain traceability.
  • All employees are required to productively react to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future. May work at different workstations as production needs require.
  • Builds sub-assemblies of aircraft components, such as:
o Forming of aluminum trim extrusions, fiberglass laminates and other materials for completion of the sub-assemblies, parts or structures.
o Fills and fairs areas as necessary per the established specification or customer limits.
o Installs inserts and applies edging material.
o Assembles sub components for the structures/units.
  • Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment during and after production.

General Notes:
o Must carefully and safely handle raw material and manufactured parts to ensure the integrity and quality is not compromised by handling.
o All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of all company products.
o As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.
o Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.

Complementary description

Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us.

  • 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!
  • Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Job Summary:
This role includes the duties of the following position: Assembler. The role of Assembler is considered a mid-level role within Safran Cabin Manufacturing/Production operations.

Job requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience within discipline.
Computer Skills: Familiar with Windows Operating System® and Office XP®
Description: Leadership & advanced level position within field.

Other Skills:
  • Requires significant experience within discipline and thorough working knowledge of subject matter
  • Handles complex issues, escalates only the most complex issues to higher level staff
  • Performs work under limited supervision and directly oversees employees within the work area
  • Responsibilities include, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; providing input/assistance in the appraisal of employee performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • The ability to read and write English at a comprehensive level is necessary for successful job performance.
  • Good hand/eye coordination a must.
  • Requires sensitivity to safety regulations and requirements.
  • Must be able to self-inspect work and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Must have thorough experience/knowledge to operate basic machinery & various pneumatic/hand tools and have the ability to teach/train the correct/safe operation to other employees.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence.
  • Must meet or exceed current training requirements.
  • Understand the utilization of work orders.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in conducting an effective meeting.
  • Ability to read & interpret engineering blue prints.
  • Significant experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
o 1+ year of leadership experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Safran, 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.

Salary Range: USD $47,790 - $53,100

Specificity of the job

Traveling may be required.


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 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.

Safran Cabin is a world leader in fully integrated cabin interiors, catering systems and cargo equipment.


High School diploma, A Level
More than 5 years

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