Production Operator; 2nd Shift

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Production Operator to join our rapidly expanding team. The production operator with minimum supervision performs functions related to fabricating, assembling and composite layup by applying knowledge of the working characteristics of bonding techniques using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment.

Must be available to work overtime and occasional Saturdays. 2nd Shift Position

Salary: $20- $30/hr DOE

• Works from process sheets or verbal instructions identifying the type and sequence of operations needed to construct a variety of parts to meet contractual requirements.
• Prepares tooling/fixturing used for fabrication and coupon testing.
• Operates standard equipment to remedy in-process conditions such as excess or insufficient resin, trapped air pockets or delamination.
• Prepares ingredients such as resins, catalysts, fillers, accelerators and colors, according to process.
• Sets up and operates forming machines and presses, or laminates plastic cloth and resins or premium impregnated cloth onto layup mold or bonding fixture, to shape parts.
• Wraps bonding fixture or mold in vacuum bagging materials, attaches fittings to mold or fixture, such as vacuum connections, thermocouples, and probes, and exhausts air from vacuum bag to prepare lamination for curing or bonding.
• Cuts material to size using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router, or saw.
• Lays out cutting lines on materials, such as sheet stock, fiberglass or core maximum, following template pattern, blueprints, sketches or sample part, using measuring and marking instruments.
• Set‑up and operate curing ovens and autoclaves to meet defined objectives as needed.
• Cures product either under heat lamps or in oven, hooking appropriate heat and cooling lines, adjusting steam pressure and water valves as needed.
• Verifies work using verniers, height gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.
• Performs structural testing utilizing mechanical test equipment to verify bond line integrity.
• Utilizes tools, drills and other concepts to facilitate precision assembly.
• Experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Requires a High School Diploma.
• 2-4 years' experience working as a Composite Technician, Assembler or Machinist in the Aerospace, Auto or Boat Manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Proficient in using hand tools and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ability to work effectively in an assembly line setting, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as…