NUT FORMER OPERATOR

About the role

LISI AEROSPACE is a specialized company in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components for aircraft safety and performance. Established in 1950, LISI AEROSPACE has a strong presence in the fastener market and has been a leading player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. The company aims to lead in costs, quality, deadlines, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operation of automatic nut formers with 5 forming dies and automatic feeding mechanisms.
• Trains and assists with moving controls to cycle machines through settings, stopping machine, and adjusting machine controls.
• Supports with the positioning and securing of the heading wire onto stock feeding mechanism.
• Supports with the adjustment of specific tooling and transfer fingers at each station.
• Supports with starting machine, observing operation, and inspecting first run and sample work pieces to ensure machine conforms to specifications.
• Supports with the inspection of parts using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Supports with replacing worn tooling.
• Operates lath and grinder to recondition or modify tooling when applicable.
• Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) checks per specification and acts in accordance with output.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerance, number or parts to be formed, and tooling instruction on type tooling required.
• Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
• Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste.
• Complies with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
• Brought any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
• Continually seeks opportunities to improve HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting results.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working experience in fastener manufacturing environment.
• Advance knowledge of nut forming machinery and procedures.
• Working knowledge with quality and SPC.
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and calculations.
• Knowledge of SPC and departmental applications (Shop Floor System).

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Ways of Working, Experience, and Behaviors

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Education and/or Experience

• ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401K Matching
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Education Reimbursement
• Salary: $23.00 - $30.00

Company Information

• LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.