Finishing Operator
Core
Operates machinery to process, inspect, repair, and pack carbon fiber composite slices and glass core materials for the commercial aerospace industry.
Role type
Manufacturing finishing operator
Builds
Processed composite slices and core materials ready for source inspection or shipping
Domain
Advanced composites manufacturing (carbon fiber, honeycomb, glass core)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating trim saws and band saws, visual inspection of cell conformance, node repair and splicing, packing and labeling, forklift operation, data entry, math calculations for yield
Preferred skills
Basic computer data entry, reading technical manuals
Technologies
Trim saws, band saws, rework ovens, blowout machines, wash stations, forklifts, carts
Responsibilities
Process material through light inspection, trimming, node repair, washing, drying, and packing operations; repair nonconforming materials using splicing and adhesive cure; calculate piece counts to maximize yield; move materials between plant areas using forklifts; input inventory transactions and log test pieces; coordinate with scheduling to manage daily priorities
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC