Automated Riveting Machine Operator
About The Position
Under the supervision of the department manager, operates riveting machines that automatically drill, countersink, and rivet aircraft fuselage assemblies. Promotes and utilizes standard safety practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Positions and aligns parts to be assembled in machine locating tools, or loads part in automatic work positioner installed on machine. Selects and installs tools, such as drills, rams, and rivet injector in machine spindles, using hand tools. Loads control media, such as tape, in machine. Adjusts controls to synchronize control media, parts, and machine, and to regulate depth of countersink, air pressure, and ram stroke. Fills hopper with rivets or other fasteners; replace sealant tubes as needed. Starts machine, observes operation, monitors displays, and readjusts machine to ensure riveted assemblies conform to specifications. Operates machine manually or from automatic settings. Replaces defective cutting tools.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Sealant Certified
- Ability to communicate machine problems, quality issues and other concerns or questions to departmental management
- Must be quality conscious
- Ability to use and interpret precision measurement equipment
- Ability to interpret specs and/or engineering
- Moderate time management skills
- Maintain a professional work atmosphere by being courteous, respectful and non-interfering with customers, co-workers, and management.
Responsibilities
- Positions and aligns parts to be assembled in machine locating tools, or loads part in automatic work positioner installed on machine.
- Selects and installs tools, such as drills, rams, and rivet injector in machine spindles, using hand tools.
- Loads control media, such as tape, in machine.
- Adjusts controls to synchronize control media, parts, and machine, and to regulate depth of countersink, air pressure, and ram stroke.
- Fills hopper with rivets or other fasteners; replace sealant tubes as needed.
- Starts machine, observes operation, monitors displays, and readjusts machine to ensure riveted assemblies conform to specifications.
- Operates machine manually or from automatic settings.
- Replaces defective cutting tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
