Composite Repair - Production Operator 1st shift

Chromalloy; Windsor, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy in Windsor, CT is seeking a Production Operator to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment. You will follow standardized work, use hand and machine tools, and perform assembly, inspection, and cleaning tasks on aircraft engine parts.

The role requires a HS Diploma or equivalent, English fluency, and the ability to lift and handle parts safely. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred and adherence to safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Autobody and mechanical background preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and gauges.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Cross train on operations within multiple areas.
• Use hand, power, and machine tools to prepare, clean, and process molds, equipment, parts, assemblies, or machinery.
• Follow procedures to cut, shape, bond, lay-up, form, inject, cure, trim, drill, and repair parts.
• Inspect work using simple devices such as calipers, micrometers, tapes, and gauges.
• Adhere to PPE and safety instructions; participate in safety programs.
• Perform cleaning and assembly tasks and load/deliver parts to work areas.

Skills

English fluency

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Inspection gauges

Job description

As a Production Operator, you will need to be able to work in a fast paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cross train on operations within multiple areas
• Use hand, power, and machine tools to facilitate preparation, cleaning, processes of molds, equipment, parts, assemblies, or machinery. Equipment used may include hand knife, automated power or hand cutters, injection mold presses, cranes or other lifting devices, oven operations or shop equipment such as drills, manual mills, etc.
• Follow standard and non-standard operating procedures to cut, shape, bond, lay-up, form, inject, cure, trim, drill and make repairs to composite and metal parts.
• Use simple inspection devices such as protractors, calipers, micrometers, tapes, tension or weight scales, gages, etc. to ensure quality of operation processes performed. Will be required to inspect and certify own work to establish standards.
• Perform their job duties utilizing the required and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Full participation in safety training and the ability to understand and follow the directions identified in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE Assessments, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all Safety Procedures and Alerts
• Utilize chemical cleaning procedures.
• Perform hand cleaning to include, acid etch, sanding, blending, and de-burring of aircraft engine parts to remove foreign elements from parts.
• Load and deliver aircraft parts to appropriate work areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Autobody and Mechanical background preferred
• Ability to use hand tools and gauges.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment using work instructions is preferred.
• Must be fluent in English, (speaking, reading, writing)
  

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum lift floor to waist - 25 pounds
• Minimum lift waist to shoulder level - 25 pounds
• Minimum pull - 40 pounds