HTP Machine Operator

Hexcel; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel invites you to join our Casa Grande, AZ location as an HTP Machine Operator. The role shifts on the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM swing, with a $1.75 per hour premium and progression after orientation.

You will operate adhesive applicators, monitor layups, and manage material inventories while ensuring adherence to Hexcel specifications. Qualified candidates will have at least a high school diploma or GED and prior manufacturing experience; Hexcel CASA Grande ties preference to prior site experience

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year manufacturing experience; 6 months at Hexcel Casa Grande can substitute.
• Basic computer data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs; SPC knowledge helpful.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. under applicable immigration rules.

Responsibilities

• Process fiberglass prepreg material through adhesive applicators and sheeting equipment.
• Monitor and lay up sheets as required.
• Set up and operate equipment on the HTP Line and tapeline per requirements.
• Maintain inventories and cycle counts of materials and adhesives.
• Mix adhesives to operating parameters and ensure product quality.
• Read schedules and MO's to determine materials and targets.
• Provide feedback on material quality to suppliers; use SPC as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Reading documents

Written & verbal communication

Math skills

SPC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures.

We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking an HTP Machine Operator for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. Start rate: $31.32 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $33.83 Per Hour. This position is on Swing shift (3:00PM to 11:00PM, Monday – Friday + O/T as required) and pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Process fiberglass prepreg material through adhesive applicators and sheeting equipment.
• Monitor and lay up sheets as required.
• Set up and operate the equipment on the HTP Line as per Hexcel and customer requirements.
• Set up and operate the tapeline as per Hexcel and customer requirements.
• Maintain inventories and cycle counts of raw materials and adhesives.
• Mix adhesives to required operating parameters.
• Determine from schedules and MO's material to be processed and results to be achieved.
• Continually measure and check material and take corrective action for any defect produced.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to suppliers with regard to material quality.
• Utilize SPC, as needed, to the whole process to assure product meets specifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing. Minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience in the Hexcel Casa Grande facility may substitute in lieu of one year experience. Previous Hexcel experience preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply and interpret SPC.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Eligible candidate must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.