LTS Repair - Production Operator 1st shift

Chromalloy Corporation; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Quarterly and annual bonuses

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation is hiring a Production Operator in Windsor, Connecticut. In this fast-paced environment, you will operate various tools, follow safety procedures, and support production operations. Qualifications include a high school diploma and proficiency in using hand tools. Comprehensive benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, and paid time off. Join our team and take advantage of training and development opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds from waist to shoulder level.
• Must be able to pull 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train on operations within multiple areas.
• Use various tools to prepare and process molds and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in training.
• Perform hand cleaning of aircraft engine parts.
• Load and deliver aircraft parts to work areas.
• Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists when needed.

Skills

Ability to use hand tools and gauges

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)

Autobody and mechanical background

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Inspection devices (protractors, calipers, etc.)

Job description

As a Production Operator, you will 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, and processes of molds, equipment, parts, assemblies, or machinery. Equipment may include hand knives, automated power or hand cutters, injection mould presses, cranes or other lifting devices, oven operations, drills, manual mills, etc.
• Follow standard and non‑standard operating procedures to cut, shape, bond, lay‑up, form, inject, cure, trim, drill, and repair composite and metal parts.
• Use simple inspection devices such as protractors, calipers, micrometers, tapes, tension or weight scales, gauges, etc. to ensure quality of operation processes performed. Inspect and certify own work to establish standards.
• Perform job duties utilizing the required and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Participate in safety training and understand the directions in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE Assessments, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other safety procedures and alerts.
• Utilize chemical cleaning procedures.
• Perform hand cleaning to include acid etch, sanding, blending, and deburring of aircraft engine parts to remove foreign elements from parts.
• Load and deliver aircraft parts to appropriate work areas.
• Occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist in the performance of work.

Requirements

• High school 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 preferred.
• Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Physical Requirements

• Lift floor to waist – 25 pounds.
• Lift waist to shoulder level – 25 pounds.
• Pull – 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment.
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Due to government regulation, only U.S. persons (U.S. citizen, naturalized citizen, permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylum or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal‑opportunity employer. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job‑related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.