Mechanical Assembler

• 2nd Shift
  Butler Aerospace & Defense
  
• 
  Des Moines, Iowa
  
• 
  

CONTRACTOR

Updated 09/21/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Mechanical Assembler

• 2nd Shift
  

Location:

West Des Moines, IA

Job ID:

73130

Pay Range:

$19-21

THIS

ROLE IS 2ND SHIFT

(3:30 PM

• 12 AM CST)
  

Role Overview:

In a nutshell, the operator will disassemble and clean incoming product.

Mechanical Assembler I is an entry level position. The purpose for an operator at this level is to gain a basic understanding of deburring and air grinding operations. Operators must obtain a basic level knowledge in order to deburr and clean parts in a manner necessary to produce precision parts with direct supervision by a more senior Mechanical Assembler with Deburring Certification (level II or above). Follows established standard work under general supervision in efforts to obtain certification within 120 days. The operator will typically refer problems or deviations to more experiences operators including Lead Technicians, Supervisors, or engineers.

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

Learn how to maintain and operate deburring tools.

Learn how to read blueprints in order to verify work was completed properly.

Accurately complete production documentation and performs necessary labor transactions.

Support and follow all rules/guidelines/standards set by EHS, Quality, and CI functions as set by your leader and position.

Actively participates in the Continuous Improvement process as well as safety related activities

Works under immediate supervision. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.

Develops basic job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.

Tasks are routine/ repetitive in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.

Operates hand tools, electrical tools, hand cutters, measuring equipment and light equipment.

Over 40 hours is required as scheduled to meet business needs.

All other duties as assigned including working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business.

Willingness to work nonstandard hours

Some Holiday hours may be required based on business need

Working extended shifts/overtime as required by the business

Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to learn how to read and understand prints

Basic computer proficiency (e-mail, print documents, internet) and ability to learn how to operate a computer to access prints and/or specified work instructions.

Basic shop math including knowledge of Geometric Tolerances

Basic proficiency with identifying, analyzing and resolving problems

Ability to learn the various inspection tools needed for the job

Ability to learn the tools (ball burr, flame bit etc.) needed for each job

Ability to learn and understand deburring operations

Ability to learn basics of the position within first 3 months of employment

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management

Other Requirements:

• Due to federal regulation or contracting requirements, this position is only available to U.S. persons.
• Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
• Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodationsbutler.com.

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