Composite Associate 4 - Wire Machine Operator

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

8d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform fabrication of Arrowhead Products composite/non-metal components & products. The role involves setting up and operating ultra-lightweight equipment, fabricating various types of wire and hand push ducting, and performing spray coating and stripping operations. The associate will also be responsible for identifying and correcting part defects, verifying material compliance, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. This role may also involve assisting in the development of new processes and sharing job knowledge.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous manufacturing experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Knowledge of compounds, cure release agents, care and maintenance, and good knowledge of records, planning, and spec. requirements.
Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents.
Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, scales, and depth gauges, etc.
Must be capable of working with tight tolerances such as + or - .001”.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
Use special visual or auditory protective equipment as required.
Use safety glasses and wear safety shoes as required.
Frequent lifting of up to 35 lbs.
Frequent pushing and pulling.
Bend, stoop, and squat occasionally.
Sit, stand, and walk frequently.
Talk and listen frequently.
Occasional use of computers.
Constant use and motion of hands and arms, including squeezing, gripping, and pinching.
Constant exposure to manufacturing shop noise.

Responsibilities

Perform setup and operation of ultra-lightweight equipment per specifications and planning requirements.
Fabricate wire ducts, shrouds, sleeves, and hand push ducting.
Identify part defects and make proper corrections.
Cut and prep cuffs per blueprint and production planning specifications.
Operate oven, strip, and coat ducting as required.
Perform spray coating and stripping operations of various parts using build mandrels.
Fabricate various types of wire and hand push ducting.
Verify incoming material and components are compliant to the approved specifications.
Painting, vacuum bagging, and curing of various parts.
Remove minor imperfections using mechanical, manual and chemical methods according to approved process instructions.
Share job knowledge in machine operations for coating and bagging.
Assist M.E. in developing new processes.
Record all traceability information of material used and log on shop travelers.
Assist the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products in the department.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards.