Fin Operator

Ametek, Inc. • Village of Garden City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fin Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, fabrication, inspection, and handling of fin stock and finned components used in the manufacture of aerospace heat exchangers and thermal management products. This position requires a strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work from engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation to produce high-quality products that meet aerospace standards.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, and inspection tools.
• Must have the legal right to work in the US.
• Must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing, machine operation, or metal fabrication experience.
• Experience operating production, stamping, roll-forming, fin-forming, or metal fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor fin-forming machines and related manufacturing equipment.
• Produce fin stock and finned components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Perform tooling changes, machine adjustments, and minor equipment setup to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments as necessary to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring instruments and visual inspection techniques.
• Verify fin dimensions, spacing, height, material condition, and overall workmanship requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing travelers, work orders, and process documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED