Lay Up Operator Trainee
About The Position
The Gill Corporation is seeking a Lay Up Operator Trainee to assist the Lay Up Operator in assembling precut material slices—including balsa, aluminum, and Nomex—into panels or liners. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and is based in El Monte, California. It is full-time, with a listed hourly salary range of $22.15–$26.69, and is identified as a first-shift position. Employees must also be available to work any shift, overtime, and weekends. The role involves following work orders and GPS instructions, assisting with panel and liner layup and press operations, checking materials and core for quality and specifications, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position is in a manufacturing environment and requires physical activity, including standing for extended periods, working in extreme heat or cold, and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Certain positions may require obtaining and maintaining a DOD Secret Clearance. This role requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR regulations; applicants will be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status. The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Six months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Available to work any shift, overtime, and weekends.
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions.
- Ability to bend, twist, and stand for 8–10 hours a day in extreme heat or cold.
- Ability to use hands for simple and power grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to accurately use and read a measuring tape.
- Ability to communicate information effectively and respond to questions from various levels of the organization.
- Acceptable spirometry test results for full or half respirator use.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Read the GPS before starting a work order.
- Review work orders for special instructions.
- Assist with laying up panels and liners according to the GPS.
- Assist the Layup Operator and follow instructions during setup, assembly, and material changeovers.
- Assist with loading and unloading presses.
- Ensure materials used are within shelf-life requirements.
- Perform basic visual inspections to ensure materials meet specifications.
- Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Operator, Lead, or Supervisor.
- Verify that the core in the oven is the correct core for the work order.
- Use a micrometer to measure core thickness and ensure it is within tolerance.
- Use hand and power tools as needed to perform job duties.
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
