Press/Expander Operator Non ME
Responsibilities
- Performs operations at non-metallic press, shear, steec, and expand.
- Follows documented procedures to produce core with defined dimensions.
- Affirms that there is a continuous supply of aluminum loops for blocks.
- Operates the tumbler to keep a constant supply of clean parts for framing blocks.
- Follows instructions per routing to determine what each block requires and executes to the documentation.
- Reads and follows each routing and sends the material to the correct areas.
- Checks blocks for visual defects and reports any problems to a supervisor or engineer as appropriate.
- Calculates pressure required for blocks, measures distance between caul plate for load size, and sets cycle time.
- Communicates this information to other shifts.
- Shears blocks to assure that they are even.
- Makes aluminum loops to apply on blocks.
- Uses T-square and air wrench at expanding as required.
- Applies steec to blocks.
- Loops it out and puts steel rods through loops in steec.
- Expands and frames blocks according to specifications.
- Assists with experimental materials and press cycles.
Requirements
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year experience required, preferably in manufacturing.
- Previous Hexcel experience preferred.
- Must be proficient in use of tape measure and ruler.
- Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function required.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
Note: No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
Start rate: $27.03 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $29.15 Per Hour. This position pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium and is on our “T3” 2x2x5x5 shift: Monday, Thursday, and Friday (Week 1) 7:00PM to 7:00AM; and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Week 2) 7:00PM to 7:00AM. Note that the workday on this shift is designated by the day the shift ends. Overtime is often required.
Schedule
This position is on a “T3” 2x2x5x5 shift: Monday, Thursday, and Friday (Week 1) 7:00PM to 7:00AM; and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Week 2) 7:00PM to 7:00AM. Note that the workday on this shift is designated by the day the shift ends. Overtime is often required.