Flex Joint Operator - No Experience Necessary

Montana Precision Products•Butte, MT

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Montana Precision Products (MPP) is seeking a Flex Joint Operator to join their team. This role involves setting up and operating equipment to manufacture flex joint components and completed assemblies according to work instructions. The operator will also be responsible for inspecting products for conformance at each stage of the manufacturing process. MPP specializes in producing complex, high-precision components for the aerospace and industrial sectors, utilizing state-of-the-art technology for well-known aircraft like the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo.

Requirements

Ability to pass welding equipment and inspection assessment and become certified on required alloy/joint combinations and inspection processes as applicable.
Good attention to detail and eye/hand coordination skills.
Uses mathematical and reading skills.
Interprets specifications, blueprints, and work instructions.
Near vision of Jaeger #2 at 12” and far vision of 20/30 or better in either eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to read/write/speak English.
Legal authorization to work in the US.
U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology.

Nice To Haves

Excellent attendance and punctuality history.
Makes decisions based on experience and available data.
Requires minimal supervision to plan and schedule workload according to production schedule to meet manufacturing needs.
Strives to meet or exceed job requirements.

Responsibilities

Reads, understands, and follows Work Instructions, Manufacturing Operation Sheets (MOS), Tech cards and other written instructions in the set-up and operation of various processes to manufacture flex joint components and assemblies.
Set-up and operate welding equipment for manufacturing flex joint components and assemblies including Laser Welding. Operating laser welding equipment requires certifications as a welding operator.
Set-up and operate CNC lathe for trimming and chamfering of metal.
Set-up and operate band saw for cutting metal tubing for flex joints.
Set-up and operate metal and tube forming equipment for manufacturing flex joint components and assemblies including draw and ram forming presses, mandrel formers, roll formers, etc.
Set-up and operate equipment and hand tools for trimming, sizing, cleaning, and surface preparation of metal.
Inspects, maintains, and logs operator maintenance on equipment needed for flex joint manufacturing.
Review and Inspect product to acceptance via visual weld inspection and dimensional inspections using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and fixtures.
Lean Manufacturing, general housekeeping, work in a teaming environment, 5S.
Daily compliance to customer drawings and specifications to maintain aerospace Quality Standards.
Complies with internal quality system and regulatory requirements.
Acquires and maintains certifications for all necessary welding equipment as applicable.
Complies with EHS requirements and procedures while utilizing proper PPE for each operation.
Cleans work area, tools, and equipment at end of shift.
Follows all business policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.