Manufacturing Technician - Weekend Trim & Drill
Cirrus
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Trim and Drill Technician I Job Description
Schedule: Friday - Sunday, 5:00am - 5:30pm, OT as required
*Please note, a 12% differential will be added to your base pay for this shift.
Job Summary
Trim & Drill Technicians utilize a high degree of understanding of work orders, planning, quality inspections, and NCR processes to successfully trim, drill, ream, and countersink holes in composite parts and assemblies. The Cirrus Facility in Grand Forks produces composite "fiberglass" parts such as Wings, Fuselages, Horizontals, and their accompanying parts for the Cirrus SR20, SR22 piston airplane, and the SF50 Vision Jet.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Proficient at Trim & Drill Technician responsibilities plus.
- Reviews fixtures to determine whether maintenance is needed prior to use (Bushings, Clamps, Pins)
- Correctly operate the tools assigned, understand feed rates, bit and blade usage, etc.
- Understanding of traceability, department internal and external customers, hot lists, short to three, stock out, and preventative maintenance on fixtures.
- Proficient with Learning Management System (LMS) and governing documents (PDM).
- Safely operate tools of the trade safely and effectively.
- Deburrs, grinds, and finishes cured parts to conform to engineering drawings, specifications, and process plans using templates, molds, jigs, fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Perform or assist in first article or test parts and assemblies involving compound or complex contours working to close tolerances.
- Proficient in use and recognition of the necessary tools needed to perform task.
- Proficient in reading, interpreting and working from engineering drawings, blue prints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft parts.
- Complete work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures.
- Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information.
- Must be proficient in completing forms necessary to generate work and changes to work orders, pick lists, drawings, and other related documents.
- Leads the daily 6S standards (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety).
- Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions.
- Understands Cirrus documentation, process and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1-2 years of Trim & Drill experience preferred
- Minimum 1 year Cirrus experience
- 2 years of comparable composite work experience or 3 years of manufacturing experience
- Willingness to accept changes and challenges
- Ability to or completion of qualification SSR, as well as level 1 cell tasks per T&D progression plan
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Self Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Time Management
- Checking and Examining
OUR BENEFITS
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
