Production Support Operator Second Shift

Avantus Aerospace; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus Aerospace, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Production Support Operator for the second shift. You will clean parts, mark and package components, and deburr or grind using tools and tumblers.

The role requires teamwork, safety adherence, and flexibility to support production deadlines. Experience in a manufacturing setting and basic math skills are preferred. Strong English communication and the ability to read manufacturing plans are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and follow Manufacturing Plans.
• Strong verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts and perform part marking and packaging.
• Deburr and/or grind parts using file, grinding wheel, tumbler and deburring cloth.
• Operate tumbler and sand blaster as required.
• Follow manufacturing plan instructions.
• Must be able to get along with others and meet attendance requirements.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Production Support Operator Second Shift

A Production Support Operator will perform a variety of production support functions including cleaning parts, part marking, packaging, deburring and/or grinding parts, operating a tumbler and a sand blaster. The stock material may consist of aluminum, stainless steel, polyimide or phenolic, fiber glass, composite material, titanium, brass, and copper.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• In accordance with instructions on Manufacturing Plan, will clean parts, perform part marking and packaging, deburr and/or grind parts using file, grinding wheel, tumbler and deburring cloth.
• Must be able to get along well with others.
• Must be able to work scheduled shift and meet company attendance requirements; must be flexible enough to stay late or modify work hours on short notice, if production deadlines require it.
• Must be able to perform the job safely; must comply with company safety rules and procedures.
• Must follow the lean philosophy and practice the 6 S’s on a daily basis
• Additional Duties, as assigned.

Requirements: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Have good basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals).
• Have good verbal and written English communication skills; ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to input data into a computer terminal.
• Have neat penmanship for completing Manufacturing Plans, etc.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; prefer one to three months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to be detail oriented and able to multi-task several functions.
• Ability to organize work to optimize efficiency.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform shop math calculations and follow instructions on manufacturing plans.
• Manual dexterity to perform job functions within established time frame.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Ability to sit, walk, bend waist and neck, squat, twist neck and waist, use hands to grasp, manipulate, push, pull, reach, twist, turn; ability to stand up to 75% of the day; ability to lift up to 35 lbs. (individually) for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to maneuver successfully through a 75,000 square foot, two story manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to work in/around solvents and dust

We provide 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.