Assembly & Test Technician, Aerospace

About Us

We were founded in 1918 as Young & Franklin Tool Works on Franklin Street in Syracuse, but we’ve come a long way since then! Our product lines are low volume, high mix, and very tight tolerances. We manufacture, assemble and test valves and actuators for the Aerospace and Power Generation markets. Our 120,000 square foot facility houses R&D, Design Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 square foot Machining Operation. We regularly invest in new machines but recently outdid ourselves investing in 5 new machines in 18 months! We’re part of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), one of the world’s leading suppliers of highly engineered components for virtually all aerospace applications, helping us continually invest in new products and technology. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our enthusiasm for innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence.

Assembles aerospace components to include hydraulic and pneumatic valves and actuators, using tools and equipment in accordance with company and safety guidelines.

• →Performs the assembly operation according to the drawing, shop traveler, assembly instruction and other instructions.
• →Ensure parts and material are handled properly and protected.
• →Performs general aerospace assembly processes such as; name plating, Lockwire, sealing, etc.
• →Picks up, sweeps or removes any debris, residue or any excess foreign material located in or around a part, components or assembly as soon as physically possible after the operation takes place.
• →Maintains a clean uncluttered work area and takes precautions against the introduction of foreign objects into components and assemblies.
• →Performs additional duties as assigned.

• This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• High School graduate, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. FAA A&P (Airframe/Power plant) certificate a plus but not necessary.
• Requires mechanical ability, manual dexterity and proficiency with hand tools.
• Experience with precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and gauges.
• Experience reading blueprints; electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics a plus.
• Mechanical ability and manual dexterity.
• Must have basic knowledge of computers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require frequent walking primarily on a level surface. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to move materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.  May include lifting up to 35 pounds.  May include frequent pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• The primary environment of this position is the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection, and proper footwear.