Expander - 3rd Shift (Graves)

Barnes•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace, Ogden Division is hiring an Expander to support manufacturing operations. The role involves preparing and operating hot- and cold-expanding jobs, painting and coating parts, inspecting and measuring parts, and operating metal-finishing equipment. The Expander must follow station plans, standard work, blueprints, and other instructions; maintain quality and safety standards; troubleshoot nonconforming parts; and work with engineering support when needed. This is a third-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a 17% shift differential. Employment may be contingent on verification that the applicant is a U.S. Person or on Barnes obtaining any necessary export license for access to controlled information or technology. The employer evaluates export-license situations case by case and may decline to proceed with an applicant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of work experience inspecting production parts using blueprints or gauges.
Ability to work in a high-temperature environment.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Working knowledge of basic inspection equipment.
Mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of metal finishing.

Responsibilities

Read and understand station plans, standard work, and other work instructions before performing assigned work.
Perform assigned tasks with minimal assistance and contribute constructively in a team environment.
Work safely around chemicals, high temperatures, lifting devices, and electrical equipment.
Use inspection tools and basic measurement equipment.
Paint and coat parts before hot expanding.
Set up jobs for hot or cold expanding according to station plans and standard work instructions.
Adjust the initial setup based on first-strike results to ensure parts meet quality requirements in the station plan or blueprint.
Understand and use digital recorders, temperature controllers, and thermocouple correction factors.
Lay out and measure the first part before continuing the work order, and measure every part after removal from the expander.
Troubleshoot parts that fail to meet station-plan or blueprint requirements and seek engineering support when needed.
Set up and operate metal-finishing equipment.
Deburr and grind parts.
Record required documentation and operator charge time accurately.
Perform assigned jobs safely as directed by the supervisor.