Aerospace Stretch Press Operator - Precision Forming

HM DUNN AEROSYSTEMS 1; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

HM DUNN AEROSYSTEMS 1 in Wichita, KS seeks a full-time Stretch Press Operator to set up and operate a stretch press for bending and forming aluminum aerospace components per work orders and drawings.

You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, including dies changes, tool alignment, and inspection of parts, while maintaining proper documentation and conforming to AS9100 and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Read and understand work instructions, blueprints, drawings, and specifications in English.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret measurements.
• Use basic measuring tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Safely operate machinery and hand tools following procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures, work instructions, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and positive working environment.
• Set stops on machine bed, change dies, and adjust components.
• Operate stretch press according to specifications.
• Position die sets into ram and bed using hoist, crane, and gauges.
• Align and secure gears, fixtures, and dies to machine bed.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and measure conformity.
• Lift and position workpieces between dies using a crane.
• Lubricate stretch press and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Mathematical calculations

Quality consciousness

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

HM DUNN AEROSYSTEMS 1 in Wichita, KS seeks a full-time Stretch Press Operator to set up and operate a stretch press for bending and forming aluminum aerospace components per work orders and drawings.

You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, including dies changes, tool alignment, and inspection of parts, while maintaining proper documentation and conforming to AS9100 and customer specifications.