Composite Operator I - Experienced-US

About the Role

Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials, assembles parts, skins, components, equipment, or structures into finished or semi-finished products, and inspects components to ensure they meet established specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lay out articles, cut materials to size according to drawings and specifications, apply materials to various parts using bonding agents.
• Follow recipe for liquid bonding agents and apply them to various parts.
• Monitor and verify quality of finished or semi-finished product using assigned inspection tools and record inspection results according to process standards.
• Complete repairs on composite, metal, or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Place product into appropriate location and separate scrap from good product, documenting accurately.
• Scan correct production information.
• Train new operators when required.
• Troubleshoot quality and process issues from moderate to complex.
• Commitment to working safely and understanding all safety procedures.
• Handle deviations in routine according to operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Follow SOPs to assure product is processed according to proper routings, specifications, and that the quantity and style are correct.
• Work to meet daily departmental production goals.
• Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts.

Requirements

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Work Environment

• Working in environments with varying temperatures and exposure to noise may be required.
• Some environments may include controlled temperatures and dust collection systems.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required: Safety glasses with side-shields, safety shoes, gloves, and cut-resistant gloves when necessary.

Physical Demands

• Approximately eight (8) or twelve (12) hours with scheduled break periods.
• Standing, intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, bending, and lifting product weighing no more than thirty-three (33) pounds.
• Use of hands and fingers for fine motor tasks, to operate machinery, and handle tools safely.
• Visual acuity is necessary for reading gauges, inspecting products, and ensuring quality standards.
• Physical stamina and the ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks are essential.

Problem Solving

• Run orders by due date and follow work instructions and Inspection Standards.
• Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines.
• Inspect and modify tooling as required.
• Moderate to complex problems solved by operator using learned knowledge of product, production processes, and in some cases, coordination with technical experts inside and outside of the plant.
• Recurring problems and major decisions receive supervisor attention.