SP Bond Operator

Schuylkillchamber; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a SP Bond Operator for its Pottsville, PA location. The role requires following detailed work instructions, recording data in real time, and ensuring bonding processes meet tolerances.

You will work with a range of equipment, maintain productivity and quality, and use measuring tools to verify tolerances. Basic computer skills and hand–eye coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months of manufacturing experience.
• Experience using small hand and power tools.
• Experience with handheld scanners and inventory systems preferred.
• Must be an active Quality Delegate or able to become one.
• Forklift certification required.
• Good hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow written and verbal instructions; record data in real time.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy; verify time and process verifications.
• Verify product tolerances using measuring devices (protractors, scales, calipers, micrometers).
• Identify and report non-conforming material; suggest improvements via the DCR process.
• Use tools safely to shape, form and format materials per spec.
• Operate equipment like Roll formers, Heated Platen Presses, IR Ovens as needed.
• Inspect and set up bonding tools; keep tools clean and debris-free.
• Perform splicing, stabilization, core densification, foam fill operations; bag parts when required.
• Train on bonding equipment to meet production goals.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Eye-hand coordination

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

MRP systems

Forklift Certification

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 composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. 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 SP Bond Operator for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

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

• Read and follow written, and verbal work instructions. Accurately record data legibly in the router in real time and using the RF Smart guns, records transactions in real time.
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable productivity rates and accuracy requirements, including recording out time, verify thaw time and drop time or other process verifications.
• Verifies product is within tolerances using measuring devices including, but not limited to protractors, scales, calipers, micrometers and other inspection tools.
• Identify, document and report non-conforming material using established procedures. Continually seeks way to improve the process and uses the DCR process to submit improvements.
• Utilizes tools safely to shape, form, and format the materials to defined process and within specification.
• Special Process Operators will train and work on the following equipment and applications to meet production goals when necessary: Roll formers, Heated Platen Presses, IR Ovens, and Apparatus, Arc Expander, X-Y Duplicator, Table Router, Drill Press, Drum /Belt sander and other equipment determined necessary to perform job function.
• Responsible for inspecting and setup of bonding tools. Ensures tool is clean and free of foreign object debris.
• Performs splicing, stabilization, core densification, foam fill operations while maintaining acceptable productivity, accuracy rates and responsible for bagging parts for further processing when required.
• Bonders will train and work on the following equipment and applications to meet production goals when necessary: Roll formers, Die Presses, Heated Platen Presses, Ply-Cutter, Drum/Belt Sander, IR Ovens, table saw, and other equipment determined necessary to perform job function.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of six months experience required, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience using small hand and power tools, a plus.
• Experience working with handheld scanners, interacting with MRP or inventory control systems, preferred.
• Must be an active Quality Delegate or be able to pass the requirement to be a Quality Delegate.
• Must have a Forklift Certification or be able to obtain the forklift certification.
• Possess good hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Basic computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required.
• Works well with all levels of the organization including the ability to communication and interact effectively.

Eligible candidates 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 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.