Metal Spinning Technician (COPV)
Core
Operate machinery to drill, ream, countersink, deburr, blend, and assemble metal parts for close-tolerance structural assemblies.
Role type
Manufacturing technician (metal spinning/machining)
Builds
Structural assemblies and components for aerospace vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
CNC machining, spin forming, heat treating, drilling, reaming, countersinking, deburring, metal blending, reading engineering drawings, using precision measuring tools, hand tool usage, lifting and rigging, forklift operation
Preferred skills
Experience with large moveable structures, root cause analysis methods (5 whys, fishbone, Pareto), generating charts and reports from datasets, basic arithmetic calculations
Responsibilities
Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts/assemblies to meet dimensional requirements; Deburr holes to prepare for installation of fasteners and clamps; Assemble and disassemble tools in accordance with process specification; Perform metal blending to achieve close tolerance surface finishes; Run machinery and equipment to perform tasks including CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC