Aerospace Layup Operator Apprentice

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, seeks a Lay Up Operator Trainee to assist the layup of panels and liners using precut materials. You will work under the Production Supervisor and contribute to setup, assembly, and changeovers while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include reading GPS, following work orders, loading/unloading presses, and inspecting materials for shelf-life and specs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalency.
• 6 months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work any shift, over-time and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, ie follow instructions.
• Basic Math Skills: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.
• Accurately uses and understands how to read a measuring tape.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Reads the GPS prior to start of the work order.
• Reviews work order for any Special Instructions.
• Assists in the layup panels and liners per GPS.
• Assist Layup Operator and follow their instructions in Setup, Assembly, Change Over of materials.
• Assist presses for loading and unloading.
• Ensure that all materials used are within shelf-life requirements.
• Performs basic visual quality inspections on materials to ensure they are within spec
• Reports any defective materials or questionable conditions to the Operator, Lead or Supervisor
• Make sure that core inside the oven is the correct core for the work order.
• Uses Micrometer to measure thickness of core to ensure it is within the tolerance.
• Utilize hand and power tools as needed to perform the duties
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Other duties assigned by production supervisor or manager

Skills

Teamwork

Basic Math

Measuring w/tape

Quality inspections

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Gill Corporation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, seeks a Lay Up Operator Trainee to assist the layup of panels and liners using precut materials. You will work under the Production Supervisor and contribute to setup, assembly, and changeovers while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include reading GPS, following work orders, loading/unloading presses, and inspecting materials for shelf-life and specs.