Tube Bending Operator

Senior Aerospace Steico•Oceanside, CA

About The Position

STEICO Industries manufactures precision tube and duct assemblies for major airframe manufacturers, using materials including aluminum, steel, titanium, and other alloys. The company holds NADCAP accreditations and is certified to AS9100 and ISO14001. Its customers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, and Honda Aviation. The Tubing Operator-Bend Runner processes parts in the Bend department, including pressure testing tubing, aqueous cleaning parts after bending, and running parts through bend cells. Operators use saws, end finishers, CNC tube benders, aqueous tanks, pressure-testing equipment, and other equipment as needed. No experience is needed. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with pay of $18.00–$19.00 per hour depending on experience. Access to STEICO facilities is subject to ITAR and/or EAR trade-compliance requirements. Applicants receiving a conditional offer may need to provide information for an export-control licensing assessment and will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or General Education completion.
  • Communication skills.
  • Written skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • General knowledge of saws and pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily and monthly maintenance of aqueous-cleaning equipment.
  • Aqueous-clean parts.
  • Use a pneumatic braider to polish parts and remove blemishes.
  • Pressure-test tubes to relieve stress and relax the tubes.
  • Check and measure tubes against customer specifications after pressure testing.
  • Read and follow travelers to route jobs to the next area or racks.
  • Trim, face, and deburr parts in the production cell.
  • Restock department supplies using the Kanban supply process.
  • Follow 5S and safety requirements.
  • Inspect, maintain, and log preventive maintenance on equipment in the area.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as business and operational needs dictate.

Benefits

  • Competitive market-led base salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Wellness benefits and employee wellness activities.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Community involvement initiatives.
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