To stretch form a variety of aircraft parts. May be required to assist lower grade operators.
Requirements
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
Requires a minimum of 1 year stretching machine experience, including an orientation period on machine.
Responsibilities
Sets up and operates a numerical tape controlled stretching machine to form a variety of contours and shapes in sheet metal and extruded parts where tooling controls the shape of the part.
Develops program tapes by determining required machine operation sequences and speeds.
Utilizes knowledge of machine capacity and material characteristics during tool proving and program definition.
Maintains a file of tapes, and setup sheets for cross or future reference.
Uses some simple handle forming tools, operate band saw and power transportation and lifting equipment and some checking devices such as template or shop aid.
Performs other duties as required and responsible only for own work.