OVENS/AUTOCLAVE OPERATOR

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Nashville, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an operator to load, set up, and run autoclaves and related equipment to cure and bond aircraft parts. You will read shop orders, select parts for bonding, and load racks using appropriate equipment.

You will monitor controls, adjust as needed, and maintain records of each cycle to ensure quality and safety. The role requires coordination with teammates, adherence to safety standards around high-pressure autoclaves, and basic computer proficiency

Qualifications

• One year aircraft assembly or general manufacturing experience, or successful completion of a company-approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate autoclaves and related equipment to cure/bond aircraft parts and assemblies per specifications.
• Read shop orders and documents to determine bonding process specifications and select suitable parts for bonding.
• Position parts on racks and load autoclaves using hoists, forklifts, or manual methods.
• Monitor autoclave operation, adjust controls, and verify readings to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Maintain records of autoclave operations and perform routine calibration of system components.
• Communicate loading/unloading and safety procedures to coworkers to ensure a safe work environment.

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN

Company: NWI Nashville, LLC

Status: Full-time, on-site

Occupation Summary

This occupation requires the loading of parts, set-up, and operation/monitoring of equipment to cure/bond parts by using autoclaves, ovens and related equipment.

Work Performed

Sets up and operates autoclaves and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond metallic and nonmetallic aircraft parts and assemblies according to specification. Reads and interprets shop order and authorization documents to determine bonding process specifications. Selects parts and assemblies for simultaneous bonding, based on similarity of processing requirements and autoclave capacity. Arranges jigs and fixtures containing parts and assemblies on bonding racks and positions racks in autoclave, manually or using equipment, for example hoist, forklift, or tow.

Inspects general conditions of parts and assemblies, examines positioning of parts and assemblies in jigs and fixtures and verifies that vacuum bag installation conforms to specifications prior to bonding. Connects thermocouples and vacuum lines to fittings on jigs and fixtures and inside autoclave. Adjusts manual controls or enters commands in computerized control panel to regulate and activate autoclave power supply, cooling system, vacuum, heat and pressure gauges and recorders, and to close interlocking autoclave doors.

Monitors instruments, switches, and recorders and listens for warning signals during autoclave operation to ensure conformance to specifications, and modifies or aborts process as required. Maintains manual or computerized autoclave processor records. Operates curing ovens and presses with heated platens to cure and bond parts. Discusses loading, unloading and operation of autoclaves and auxiliary equipment with other operators and coworkers to ensure safety of individuals working in and around high-pressure autoclaves. May also calibrate autoclave system components.

May secure from crib own incidentals, such as special tools, drill bits, etc.

Performs duties incidental to the accomplishment of the assigned task.

Computer proficiency to navigate systems for labor charging, access work instructions, record completion of work, TC1, MES, PIIs, etc.

Each employee will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and housekeeping in his work area as directed as well as assuring the accuracy of their work.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year aircraft assembly or general manufacturing experience, or successful completion of a training program conducted or approved by the company that provides entry level skills required for the occupation.

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.