Sealant Specialist

Orizon Aerostructures; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon in Chanute, Kansas seeks a manufacturing assembler to perform post-assembly sealant and brushcoat work on major and sub-assemblies and fuel cells. You will follow blueprints, work instructions, and material lists to prepare surfaces, apply sealants, and perform tests as needed.

You will self-inspect for quality, maintain a clean work area, and report any nonconformances or safety concerns to supervision. Overtime may be required to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, and parts lists.
• Experience applying sealants and brushcoats per specifications.
• Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work by following instructions and gathering tools/materials.
• Apply sealant and brushcoat to assemblies per BAC specs.
• Inspect for leaks, defects, and nonconformances; document findings.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Report status and issues to team leads and supervisors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Sealant application

FOD prevention

Safety procedures

Team communication

Tools

Sealant guns

Surface prep tools

Job description

Post Assembly Seal, fillet, fay, cap, and brushcoat for major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and integral fuel cells. Obtain daily work assignments from the lead or supervisor and review relevant work instructions to determine the work area. Gather necessary sealants, solvents, cleaners, and wipers from designated storage area. Clean tank surfaces using appropriate solvents and processes ensuring they are wiped dry. Load seal guns and apply sealant and/or brushcoat per BAC specifications, including fillet seals to system components and sealing of heads and collars of fasteners. Perform a personal shake of work areas prior to sell of job to repair any nonconformances, damage, or lack of sealant and prepare for inspection. Assist with HLT (helium leak test) operations and perform functional tests on fuel cavities to determine if leaks exist.

• Prepares work to be accomplished by following work instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering tools, and materials.
• Work from work instructions, blueprints, documents, standards, and other required specifications to complete assigned tasks.
• Apply sealant Post-assembly to Major assembly & Sub-assembly areas using basic Seal knowledge and requirements for Pressure & Corrosion seal assembly areas.
• Self-inspect work in accordance with Customer Specifications
• Ensure all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and non-conformance issues.
• Clean, prime, paint, seal, part-mark, and correct sealant and paint issues per specifications
• Report all non-conformances to Team Leads and/or Production Supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to safety officials or manufacturing supervision.
• Report on job status and productions restraints to Team leaders and/or Production Supervisor.
• Maintain production schedule, Earned Standard Hour objectives, quality and production goals.
• Maintain an “Ultra C-Lean” working environment by following proper work procedures, ensuring a clean work area, and confirming at the beginning and end of each shift that the work area has an accurate inventory of tools.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Work extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary to support production and operations activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to safety officials or manufacturing supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

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