Breakout Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The Breakout Operator I is responsible for following detailed oral and written work instructions to safely remove bagging material from fabricated parts while maintaining equipment integrity. The Breakout Operator I also prepares tooling surfaces as required to meet customer requirements while maintaining adherence to AS9100, Nadcap, and other industry regulations and standards.  

REPORTS TO

The Breakout Operator I directly reports to the Production Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Education, Training, and/or Experience 

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Regularly required to stand without support and for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to use eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movements, manual dexterity, and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to bend, lean, and reach to shoulder level
• Regularly required to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, crouch, kneel or sit without support 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing level within normal/average range
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals (e.g., MPK, Frekote, Isoproyl Alcohol) with proper PPE provided by employer

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to recall and follow oral directions
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written directions including blueprints and engineering drawings
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Strong manual dexterity, hand/finger dexterity, and hand/eye coordination
• Ability to maintain technique, meet time requirements and quality standards consistently
• Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g., glue/heat guns, tooling probes)
• Ability to use and interpret measurement tools (e.g., calipers, scales, measuring tape) in the English unit of measurement
• Ability to work with composite materials
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled and shop environment
• Forklift and pallet jack operation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Write down material data as required by work order or planning instructions
• Remove bagging material without damaging parts, tools, or equipment
• Clean, sand, and/or tape tooling surfaces
• Part-mark according to work order
• Repair tooling to fill gaps and voids
• Check for leaks on formed tools
• Operate oven for warm debulk
• Transport parts and tooling between departments using carts, a pallet jack, or forklift
• Prepare thermocouple wires for oven/autoclave operation
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Other duties as assigned