Chem Mill Process Mechanic

Position Responsibilities

• Set-up, support and production of high-quality products to help create a highly productive work environment.
• Planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work to fabricate through quality control requirements; or where applicable.
• Developing new and improved methods of production.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation.
• Use any equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory Data Acquisition) is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Read, work from, and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.
• Routinely move product within the shop-defined area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Performs verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
• Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses or permits and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops).
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Level B

• Prepare and maintain treating solutions used in Anodic, Dow Metal, Airok and other processing tanks.
• Add specified chemical compounds in proper sequence and amounts to obtain correct solution strength per lab requirements.
• Segregate and allocate material in accordance with treating requirements to obtain best shop practices.
• Operate process tank equipment to accomplish selective metal removal or prep for paint to meet engineering specifications for part dimensions, weight or contour including single, multiple steps, and tapers.
• Skin polishing of mechanical fastened aircraft assemblies.
• CAD plate parts, materials and/or tools to exact tolerances.
• Develop proper setups for the operations in which processing time, voltage, amperage and block-offs are not standardized.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain Respirator Certification.
• Ability to operate Overhead Crane.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Computer literate.
• Basic Mathematics understanding.
• Experience blueprint/drawing interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Chemical Processing experience.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $20.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
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Export Control Requirements

• This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.