Recon Web Operator

Hexcel Corporation; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 3,788,000 - 3,979,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a Recon Web Operator to support prepreg processing and assembly on swing shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday with overtime as required). Start rate is $25.75/hour during orientation, rising to $28.13/hour after 90 days, plus a $1.75/hour shift premium.

The role involves cutting rolls, loading ovens, setting up reconstruction machines, verifying adhesive lines, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure material quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in manufacturing; six months at Hexcel Casa Grande may substitute.
• Proficiency with a tape measure and ruler.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures; write routine reports; speak before groups.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret charts/graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cuts rolls of pre-preg at 45-degree angle and bonds sheets for added strength.
• Loads material into heat soak oven and runs the oven.
• Obtains rolls of fiberglass pre-preg from receiving.
• Sets up reconstruction machine adjusting rewind, air pressure, and temperature.
• Repetitively verifies adhesive lines are within tolerance.
• Lines up glue/splice lines with heat source about 2 feet away.
• Reworks sheets with glue lines and re-trims; operates heat soak oven and mounts rolls on cart.
• Sets and monitors oven cycle temperatures and times.
• Provides written and verbal feedback to suppliers regarding material quality.

Skills

Tape measure

Ruler

Data entry

Safety procedures

Reading English

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 Recon Web Operator for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. Start rate: $25.75 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $28.13 Per Hour. This position is on Swing shift (3:00PM to 11:00PM, Monday – Friday + O/T as required) and pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Cuts rolls of pre-preg at 45-degree angle and bonds sheets back together for added strength. Loads material into heat soak oven and runs the oven.
• Obtains rolls of fiberglass pre-preg from the receiving department.
• Selects material and sorts out each sequence to be sealed per the routing.
• Sets up reconstruction machine by adjusting rewind, air pressure and web guide, and setting temperature on sealer bar.
• Repetitively verifies adhesive lines are within allowable tolerance.
• Lines up glue lines/splice lines with heat source that is approximately 2 feet away.
• Sorts out and reworks sheets requiring glue lines and re-trimming. Operates heat soak oven and mounts rolls on "A" frame cart.
• Sets and monitors temperature and times for oven cycle.
• Provides written and verbal feedback to suppliers with regard to material quality.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing. Minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience in the Hexcel Casa Grande facility may substitute in lieu of one year experience.
• Must be proficient in use of tape measure and ruler.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function preferred.
• 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.