Manufacturing Associate
Manufacturing Associate
Job Title: Manufacturing Associate
Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Company: Jetaire Flight Systems
Jetaire Group is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Design Approval Holder (DAH) with Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) providing high-reliability electronic hardware and systems support where critical functions, durability, and peak performance are vital. We provide services to military, commercial, aerospace, and space industries. Our engineering experience, flexible manufacturing, and competitive pricing enable us to meet customer requirements with the highest standards. Our combined world-class materials management and fulfilment services provides customers with a true, vertically integrated vehicle support partner.
With Headquartered in Fayetteville, GA, our dedicated employees provide over 150 value-added technical and engineering solutions with service to customers in 64+ countries. Through our in-house DER staff, Jetaire provides complete avionics modification services including engineering, design, manufacturing, integration and certification, supplemental type certificate development, FAA certification assistance, and regulatory consulting services for both in-house programs and contract directly to OEMs and aircraft owners and operators.
Job Summary
This role is critical in producing lightweight, high-performance foam components used in aircraft interiors, insulation, and structural applications. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Manufacturing Associate to join our manufacturing team. This role involves hands-on Vacuuming, Tumbling, Kitting and packaging of precision foam components. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced production environment cleaning and prepping parts for packaging and production data logging documentation using computer software.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning, finishing, and visual inspection of manufactured parts ensuring all components meet specifications and are prepared for packaging
- Accurately enter production data into tracking systems and report any deviations or equipment issues
- Package finished products for shipment according to company standards
- Follow safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Maintain cleanliness of surrounding work areas
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve process efficiency and product performance
- Opportunity for cross-training in various manufacturing operations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
- Basic computer proficiency including data entry and system navigation
- Prior experience with manufacturing software systems a plus
- Willingness to learn new computer software systems
- Team-oriented with good communication skills
- Technical training, college courses, or a certification in manufacturing a strong plus but not required
Benefits
Competitive pay Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Supportive and innovative work environment
Physical Requirements
Must possess the ability to perform day-to-day physical duties of the position which includes working around manufacturing equipment, perform data entry at workstation terminal, and finger dexterity to manipulate components for finishing operations. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or with the use of proper equipment, and stand for extended periods.