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Mechanical Assembler - Aerospace

Héroux-Devtek
Livonia, MI
Entrepreneurial Leader

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division Info

Located in Livonia, Michigan, the 120+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, assembly and support of landing gear, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

As part of the Central Division you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs supporting Boeing, LockHeed Martin, Parker Hannifan, and military initiatives such as the B-2 Stealth, F105, and V280.

With a strong focus on latest technology of the manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

What we offer?

  • Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
  • A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
  • Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HAS/FSA options, Dental & Vision
  • Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
  • Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
  • Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
  • Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
  • Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
  • Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
  • A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assemble Ballscrew & Actuator components to customer specifications.
  • Operates, and tests completed products to verify functioning, and conformance to customer specifications.
  • Positions and aligns components for assembly, manually or using hoists
  • Reads and interprets assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plans assembly or building operations
  • Removes rough spots, and smooths surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools
  • Reworks, repairs, and replaces damaged parts or assemblies
  • Build and verifies parts tolerances.
  • Use measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, micrometers & dial indicators
  • Preps for paint, painting a variety of components, sandblast occasionally
  • Responsible for keeping a clean work area & environment

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
  • Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly (applicable for Hydraulics)
  • Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
  • Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • 2-3 years precision assembly experience

Work Culture And Environment

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Posted 2026-01-16

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