What are the responsibilities and job description for the Straightener - 2nd shift (4x10s) + 20% Shift Differential position at Costello/April Design Inc?
C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission - come and join us!
The Straightener will be responsible for the assembly and straightening of aluminum chassis for the Aerospace and Defense industries. This is a critical role within the Brazing team and requires a detailed mind set. This role reports directly to the manufacturing manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
- Straightens Aluminum Chassis’ & Cold plates to blueprint specifications, using hand tools and knowledge of metal properties (not a must but a plus). Rolls workpiece on surface plate or mounts and rotates it between Centers & Datums to straighten irregularities visually or with dial indicator.
- Positions workpiece on surface plate and hammers using fiber blocks on workpiece at points of irregularity to straighten it to specifications. Using support throughout the process, not to damage part during the straightening process. Units and parts will be in a soft state. (Easily crushed, dented, etc.)
- Measures straightened workpiece for conformance with specifications, using straightedge, micrometers, calipers, height stand, Tesla measuring unit.
- Straighten workpiece in Straightening Press, either Pneumatic or Hand Pump.
- May need to solutionize & quench workpiece in furnace before straightening the chassis or cold plate.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED).
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
- Brazing experience a plus.
- Ability to read internal drawings and use basic measuring equipment.
C/A Design is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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