Lay Up Operator Trainee (83777)

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 30,513 - 42,278; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is looking for a Lay Up Operator Trainee in El Monte, CA. This full-time position focuses on assisting in the assembly of materials into panels and liners. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include performing quality inspections and maintaining a clean work area. A willingness to work shifts and operate hand tools is essential. Join a leading company in high-performance materials.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• 6 months to one year of experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the layup of panels and liners according to GPS.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on materials.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean condition.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Hand and power tool use

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Location: El Monte, CA 91731 (0T534)
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $22.15 - $30.69 per hour
• Shift: 3rd Shift

Who We Are

The Gill Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

Position Overview

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Lay Up Operator Trainee who can assist the Lay Up Operator to assemble precut material slices (Balsa, Aluminum, Nomex) into panels or liners.

Responsibilities

• Read the GPS prior to starting the work order.
• Review the work order for any special instructions.
• Assist in the layup of panels and liners according to GPS.
• Assist the Layup Operator and follow their instructions for setup, assembly, and change‑over of materials.
• Assist presses for loading and unloading.
• Ensure that all materials used are within shelf‑life requirements.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on materials to ensure they are within spec.
• Report any defective materials or questionable conditions to the Operator, Lead or Supervisor.
• Ensure the core inside the oven is the correct core for the work order.
• Use a micrometer to measure thickness of core to ensure it is within 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.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

Required 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, overtime, and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and follow instructions.
• Bend, twist, and stand for 8‑10 hours a day in extreme heat or cold.
• Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push/pull and fine manipulation.
• Be willing to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Accurately use and understand how to read a measuring tape.
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels of the organization.
• Acceptable spirometry test results (full/half respirator use).
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department.