Production Associate

About Pankl Aerospace Systems Pankl Aerospace Systems is a leading manufacturer of high precision aerospace components serving commercial and defense aviation markets worldwide. We are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture built on teamwork, respect, and employee growth. Position Summary Are you mechanically inclined and looking to build a career in precision manufacturing? As a Production Associate, you will play a key role in performing manual operations across several critical production processes - including masking, cleaning, painting, curing, deburring, and polishing - critical to meet the targets, schedules, and quality standards handed down from the Production Manager and Production Supervisor. Working as part of a collaborative production team, you will follow detailed plan instructions, maintain strict safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy hands-on work, are eager to learn new processes, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Key Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing shop experience
• Experience with painting and curing preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to learn and interpret blueprints and sketches
• Ability to learn and interpret inspection checklists and required quality documentation
• Basic math skills with the ability to progress to more complex calculations
• Basic understanding of measurement units, including liquids
• Fluent and effective in English written and verbal communication; bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Core Responsibilities

• Mask parts per plan instructions
• Perform detailed cleaning for assembly and painting
• Follow controlled curing processes per plan instructions
• Deburr and polish components per planning instructions
• Rework parts per engineering dispositions
• Set up conventional lathes for OD/ID polishing operations
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure instructions, complex blueprints, and work order documents
• Follow PPE rules and policies, and HAZMAT rules, policies, and procedures
• Know and execute PAS Management system procedures
• Participate in the cause and corrective action process
• Recommend process improvements and provide feedback on training
• Travel occasionally for training and/or production support as necessary

Soft Skills

• Team-oriented and able to work well in a collaborative environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work under pressure to meet schedules in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to learn new processes, techniques, and measurement tools quickly
• Self-motivated with a strong safety mindset and a positive, “can-do” attitude

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and arms
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds
• Strong visual acuity and depth perception
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels

Why Join Pankl? At Pankl, your work makes a difference. We invest in our employees through competitive pay, career development opportunities, advanced manufacturing technology, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and success. Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid and optional life insurance
• HRA and voluntary Aflac plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral bonus program
• Shift premiums
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid meal periods
• Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee training and development programs

Export Compliance Requirement To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

1st Shift: 5am-1pm 2nd Shift: 1pm-9pm