Press & Expander Operator - Precision Block Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation is seeking a Press/Expander Operator Non ME for its Casa Grande, AZ location. Start rate: $27.84 per hour during the New Hire Orientation Period (about 90 days), increasing to $30.02 per hour afterward.

The role follows a 2x2x5x5 shift (Mon, Thu, Fri Week 1; Thu-Sun Week 2) with overtime often required. The position involves operating a non-metallic press, shear, steec, and expander, ensuring blocks are produced to spec, and maintaining continuous aluminum loop supply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent) is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Operates non-metallic press, shear, steec, and expander per routing to produce core with defined dimensions.
• Checks blocks for visual defects and reports problems to supervisor or engineer.
• Calculates pressure, measures distance for caul plate, and sets cycle time; communicates results across shifts.
• Shears blocks to ensure evenness and quality.
• Makes aluminum loops to apply on blocks; uses T-square and air wrench as required.
• Applies steec to blocks and loops through with steel rods; expands and frames blocks per specifications.
• Assists with experimental materials and press cycles.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Public speaking

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Ruler

Computer data entry

Job description

Hexcel Corporation is seeking a Press/Expander Operator Non ME for its Casa Grande, AZ location. Start rate: $27.84 per hour during the New Hire Orientation Period (about 90 days), increasing to $30.02 per hour afterward.

The role follows a 2x2x5x5 shift (Mon, Thu, Fri Week 1; Thu-Sun Week 2) with overtime often required. The position involves operating a non-metallic press, shear, steec, and expander, ensuring blocks are produced to spec, and maintaining continuous aluminum loop supply.