Finishing Operator
Core
Operates machinery to process, inspect, repair, and pack advanced composite material slices (carbon fiber, glass) for commercial aerospace applications.
Role type
Manufacturing finishing operator
Builds
Processed composite material slices ready for source inspection or shipping
Domain
Advanced composites manufacturing / Commercial aerospace
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating trim saws and band saws, visual inspection of material defects, node repair and splicing, packing and labeling, forklift operation, data entry, math calculations
Preferred skills
Basic computer data entry, reading technical manuals
Technologies
Trim saws, band saws, rework ovens, blowout machines, wash stations, forklifts, MRP systems
Responsibilities
Process material through light inspection, trimming, node repair, washing, drying, and packing operations; repair nonconforming materials using splicing and adhesive cure; calculate yield from slices and maximize material usage; move material between plant areas using forklifts and carts; input inventory transactions and log test pieces; coordinate with planning and scheduling to manage daily priorities.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC