Composite Operator - Level I

Composite Operator - Level I

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Composite Operator role is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of their assigned tasks, in full compliance to the Work Instruction and/or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to their own, and colleagues, safety. Under direct supervision, follows general instructions, drawings, specifications, and performs a variety of standard, generally repetitive, manufacturing activities involved in the fabrication, assembly or machine operations required to manufacture composite parts or assemblies.

Job Responsibilities

Uses hand, power and machine tools to facilitate preparation, cleaning and manufacturing processes of molds, equipment, parts, assemblies, or machinery. Equipment used may include hand knife, automated power or hand cutters, hydraulic and/or vacuum form presses, laser ply placement machine, weaving, and braiding, autoclaves and/or machine shop equipment.

Uses required protective equipment for specified operations. Equipment includes safety glasses, masks, respirators (note: must be clean shaven and pass PFT test), and gloves and outerwear.

s standard and/or prototype operating procedures to cut, assemble, shape, bond, lay-up, inject, cure, braid, weave, sew, trim and make simple and/complex repairs to composite parts, components and assemblies.

Records all fabrication or machine operation parameters accurately and legibly in parts manufacturing notebook, routing sheets, resident paper or department documentation or terminals to ensure recording completion of work-in-process, inventories, schedules, labor expenditures, etc.

Uses simple inspection devices such as meters, protractors, venires, micrometers, tapes, tension or weight scales, gages, etc. to ensure quality of operations processes performed.

Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations.

Supports the companys commitment to maintain a safe workplace.

Works independently and in a team to meet cost, quality and schedule requirements.

Performs other assignments and tasks as directed.

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

High School Diploma or GED required.

One (1) to two (2) years of work experience in a fast-pace manufacturing environment.

Direct experience performing tasks associated with composite fabrication and/or assembly highly desired.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, decimals and fractions.

REQUIRED SKILL IN:

Reading and following written and verbal work instructions.

Performing a wide range of physical activities, some requiring fine manual dexterity.

Recognizing discrepancies in materials or processes.

Working with sketches and drawings.

Using simple measuring instruments, such as tape measures or micrometers.

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Job Info

Location

Tallassee, Alabama, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229

Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA

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GKN Aerospace

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world's leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:

To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:

Boeing

Airbus

Lockheed Martin

787

A350XWB

F-35