Sealant Specialist

Orizon Aerostructures • Chanute, KS

5d

About The Position

The Sealant Specialist performs post-assembly sealing work on major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and integral fuel cells. The role includes applying fillet, fay, cap, and brushcoat seals; preparing and cleaning surfaces; and applying sealants in accordance with applicable BAC and customer specifications. The specialist follows work instructions, blueprints, parts lists, standards, and other specifications to complete assigned work and self-inspects completed tasks for quality and conformity.

The position also supports leak testing of fuel cavities, maintains production and quality objectives, reports work status and non-conformances, and helps keep the work area clean, safe, and properly inventoried. Extended hours, overtime, and weekend work may be needed to support production and operations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily work assignments from the lead or supervisor and review relevant work instructions to determine the work area.
• Gather required sealants, solvents, cleaners, wipers, tools, and materials from designated storage areas.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning tank areas with appropriate solvents and processes and ensuring they are wiped dry.
• Load seal guns and apply sealant and brushcoat according to BAC specifications, including fillet seals to system components and sealing fastener heads and collars.
• Apply post-assembly sealant to major assembly and sub-assembly areas using basic seal knowledge and pressure- and corrosion-seal assembly requirements.
• Prepare work using work instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists.
• Self-inspect work in accordance with customer specifications and perform a personal check of work areas before presenting the job for inspection, correcting non-conformances, damage, or missing sealant.
• Assist with helium leak test operations and perform functional tests on fuel cavities to determine whether leaks exist.
• Ensure assemblies and detail parts are free of foreign object debris and non-conformance issues.
• Clean, prime, paint, seal, part-mark, and correct sealant and paint issues according to specifications.
• Report non-conformances to team leads and/or the production supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to safety officials or manufacturing supervision.
• Report job status and production restraints to team leaders and/or the production supervisor.
• Maintain production schedules, earned standard hour objectives, and quality and production goals.
• Maintain an “Ultra C-Lean” working environment by following proper procedures, keeping the work area clean, and confirming tool inventory at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Communicate and act in a manner that supports positive working relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Work extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary to support production and operations activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed