KanBan Operator

Senior Aerospace Steico•Oceanside, CA

12d

About The Position

The KanBan Operator processes parts through the Kanban production area, preparing tubes and other material for downstream bending operations. The work includes cutting material to specified lengths, facing and deburring tube ends, trimming straight tubes to customer requirements, recording completed jobs in KPI/ERP systems, and organizing finished jobs for the Bend staging racks. Operators also perform equipment preventive maintenance, maintain department 5S and safety standards, meet productivity goals, and wear required personal protective equipment. No prior experience is required. The position is on the AM shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an hourly pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
General understanding of manufacturing processes and use of hand tools.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators and safety glasses.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Cut material to length using horizontal or chop saws based on the daily cut list and job traveler.
Set saw lengths using the saw length guide and cut the required quantity of tubes for each job.
Face tube ends using 2CP/3CP end-finish machines to square the ends.
Deburr tube ends using ID and OD deburring tools on the deburr machine.
Trim straight tubes to customer-required lengths and measure for accuracy with calipers.
Log completed jobs in KPI/ERP systems.
Bundle and load jobs onto Bend staging racks, sorted by job number, material type, quantity, and center line radius.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including checking machine belts, lubricating machines, and inspecting or replacing saw blades as needed.
Maintain department 5S and safety standards.
Meet department productivity goals.
Use the required personal protective equipment.
Perform other reasonable duties as dictated by business and operational needs.