Press/Expander Operator Non ME CG3

Hexcel; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel seeks a Press/Expander Operator Non ME at our Casa Grande, AZ facility to run non-metallic presses, expanders, and related equipment. This role supports continuous manufacturing and quality control across blocks and cores.

Starting wage is $27.84 per hour during a 90-day orientation, increasing to $30.02 per hour afterward. Shift pattern is 2x2x5x5 with overtime expectations and potential progression within a global composites leader.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in tape measure and ruler.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Basic computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates non-metallic press, shear, steec, and expander.
• Follows procedures to produce core with defined dimensions.
• Ensures aluminum loops supply for blocks.
• Operates tumbler to keep parts clean for framing blocks.
• Reads routings and directs material to correct areas.
• Checks blocks for defects and reports issues.
• Calculates pressure, measures load, and sets cycle time.
• Communicates information to other shifts.
• Expands and frames blocks per specifications.
• Assists with experimental materials and press cycles.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Communication

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Ruler

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 a Press/Expander Operator Non ME for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. Start rate: $27.84 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $30.02 Per Hour. This position is on our “T1” 2x2x5x5 shift: Monday, Thursday, and Friday (Week 1) 7:00AM to 7:00PM; and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Week 2) 7:00AM to 7:00PM. Overtime is often required.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs operations at non-metallic press, shear, steec, and expand.
• Follows documented procedures to produce core with defined dimensions.
• Assures that there is a continuous supply of aluminum loops for blocks.
• Operates the tumbler to keep a constant supply of clean parts for framing blocks.
• Follows instructions per routing to determine what each block requires and executes to the documentation.
• Reads and follows each routing and sends the material to the correct areas.
• Checks blocks for visual defects and reports any problems to a supervisor or engineer as appropriate.
• Calculates pressure required for blocks, measures distance between caul plate for load size, and sets cycle time.
• Communicates this information to other shifts.
• Shears blocks to assure that they are even.
• Makes aluminum loops to apply on blocks.
• Uses T-square and air wrench at expanding as required.
• Applies steec to blocks.
• Loops it out and puts steel rods through loops in steec.
• Expands and frames blocks according to specifications.
• Assists with experimental materials and press cycles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing.
• Previous Hexcel experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in use of tape measure and ruler.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function required.
• 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 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.