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Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator

Hexcel Corporation · Casa Grande, AZtoday
$54k – $59k

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $51k (419 that show pay).

Lay up aluminum foil and run LUM machine and steam-heated presses to build honeycomb blocks.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on production of the world's leading honeycomb core at a dedicated aerospace composites plant.

Might not be for you. Grave shift (11PM-7AM) with overtime; repetitive press and lay-up work, not R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleProcesses printed aluminum foil into sheets... produce a completed laid up aluminum honeycomb HOBE block... bonded aluminum HOBE... high-pressure steam-heated presses

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
1+ yrs
Industry
Aerospace
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Schedule
Night shift
Visa
No sponsorship
Materials
aluminum foilaluminum honeycomb
Techniques

Role details

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking an

Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator

for our

Casa Grande, AZ, USA

location. Start rate: $25.75 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $28.13 Per Hour. This position is on Grave shift (11:00PM to 7:00AM, Monday – Friday + O/T as required) and pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium. Note that the workday on Grave shift is designated by the day the shift ends.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

  • Processes printed aluminum foil into sheets. Stacks sheets into proper sequence to produce a completed laid up aluminum honeycomb HOBE block.
  • Processes aluminum HOBE blocks into bonded aluminum HOBE by controlling the processing of blocks through the high-pressure steam-heated presses.
  • Sets up LUM machine and press to process material in accordance with specifications.
  • Operates LUM and press by controlling the quality of material by making adjustments.
  • Runs tests for the lay up process and press process and maintains records of materials used, rejects, and acceptable materials processed.
  • Conducts or requests in-process checks as required.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing. Minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience in the Hexcel Casa Grande facility may substitute in lieu of one year experience.
  • Must be proficient in use of tape measure and ruler.
  • Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Eligible candidate must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role at Hexcel Corporation?

The listed annual base salary range is $54K–$59K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Hexcel Corporation sponsor work visas for the Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role at Hexcel Corporation based?

This role is based in Casa Grande, AZ.

What degree is required for the Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role at Hexcel Corporation?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role work with?

aluminum foil, aluminum honeycomb.

What techniques or methods are required for this Aluminum Lay Up & Press Operator role?

tape measure and ruler, in-process checks.