Manufacturing Technician (1st Shift, Sun-Thu)
About The Position
AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. JOB SUMMARY: The successful Manufacturing Technician performs a variety of manufacturing processes such as pre-stacking, kitting, presses, molding, layup, noodles and deflashing associated with the fabrication of aerospace composite materials in connection with production contracts. Operations vary in complexity and difficulty requiring differential compensation based on experience and mastery of techniques and processes. Mastery of progressive skills typically involves cross-training and certification/sign-off from a qualified trainer.
Requirements
- Required High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing, assembly, layup or composite fabrication.
- Must be able to lift, hold and carry up to 40 pounds unaided and be able to perform the necessary physical requirements of the job.
- Must be able to use various production hand tools.
- Must be willing to work overtime when required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Organized and self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple duties, set priorities and follow tasks through completion.
- Capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace experience preferred.
- PC Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- PC Proficiency in sending and writing emails using Outlook or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Layup and cure composite parts using prepreg fabric, uni-tape, SMC, BMC and dry materials.
- Assemble, demold, and bond components and parts.
- Prepare parts and perform bonding and finishing by filling, sanding, grinding, and cleaning.
- Fit components by cutting, deburring, trimming and hand working materials.
- Use hand and power tools, measurement devices and equipment to perform production operations.
- Follows written instructions, work instructions, travelers and procedures when producing hardware.
- Fills out production records, travelers and logs as work is completed.
- Logs and records material traceability information on travelers.
- Stamps and dates operations complete on travelers when they are complete and the work performed satisfies all documented quality requirements.
- Ensures that all material used in deliverable products is within its shelf-life and allowable out-time.
- Identifies expired material and completes applicable non-conformance reports.
- Works with the team Lead, Value Stream Manager, and/or project Engineer to identify root causes and corrective actions required to fix and prevent discrepancies.
- Maintains and cares for tools, molds, machines and equipment.
- Maintains the order and cleanliness of production work areas, ensuring that all tools, materials and supplies are returned to their designated locations at the end of each shift.
- Facilitates the flow of production parts to and from other manufacturing operations and locations.
- Delivers parts and materials to the next operation.
- Participates in and contributes to process improvement, lean manufacturing and other initiatives.
- Recommends process improvements to the Lead, Value Stream Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager or Manager of Continuous Improvement.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
