Canton Heavy Press Pack Operator - 1st Shift

Universal Alloy Corporation; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Press Pack Operator for the 1st shift. This entry-level position involves ensuring the safety and quality of aerospace products by inspecting parts, packing materials, and assisting with inventory. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and be ready to learn essential certifications like forklift and crane operation. Join a company that values safety and quality, and be part of a team that supports the aviation and aerospace manufacturing industry. If you're eager to start your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; no prior experience necessary.
• Certifications in confined spaces, crane, and forklift needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and inspect parts for defects.
• Pack and label materials according to specifications.
• Assist with monthly inventory and handle materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Skills

Physical Abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Crane

Job description

Canton Heavy Press Pack Operator - 1st Shift

Company Overview
Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC) is a global leader in the manufacture of aerospace products. UAC supplies aircraft manufacturers and their subcontractors worldwide and has served the aircraft industry for over four decades. UAC specializes in 2000- and 7000-series alloys and offers a full range of alloys and tempers that can be tailored to a customer’s particular application.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Exercise and promote safety
• Examine all paperwork for each order to identify special instructions
• Understand tools and how to use them
• Inspect parts for defects
• Verify piece count and length
• Verify the shape matches the part drawing
• Verify lot to hard card and stencil sheet
• Sand and buff parts for quality blemishes
• Understand scrap tags
• Read and understand hard cards
• Calculate weight and length of parts
• Identify special instructions
• Complete hard card after a task is finished
• Inspect rigging: straps, spreader bar, booms
• Understand locations of materials
• Understand how to use the transfer cart system
• Pull and stage material
• Assist with monthly inventory
• Understand the pack schedule
• Locate and identify required material
• Stencil parts accurately
• Operate saw for dunnage
• Make stable bundles
• Band and label bundled parts
• Know packing requirements for the load: bare bundles, Reddi-Paks, wood boxes, waterproof paper, cardboard, pallets
• Make shipping containers
• Handle and pack material in wooden or cardboard boxes using good commercial practices
• Apply corrosion inhibiting oil unless otherwise stated on the traveler
• Complete paperwork as necessary
• Pack flatbed trucks and rail cars according to specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: None
• Certifications Required: Confined spaces certification; Crane certification; Fall protection certification; Forklift certification; Lock-out/Tag-out certification; Pallet jack certification

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively listen and communicate ideas and thoughts to others; able to assimilate ideas originated by others
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to carry out and communicate written and/or oral instructions
• Physical Abilities: Regularly required to stand, walk and use hands; must be able to lift 50 pounds at any time during his/her shift; the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Working Conditions

• Schedule: 1st shift

Safety

All UAC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Employee must understand the PPE and wear it properly.

ITAR Requirements

UAC has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Political Asylee, or Refugee. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

UAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. UAC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources department at 770-479-7230.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing