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Dip/Oven OperatorWith 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 a Dip/Oven Operator for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. Start rate: $31.32 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $33.83 Per Hour. This position pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium and is on our "T3" 2x2x5x5 shift: Monday, Thursday, and Friday (Week 1) 7:00PM to 7:00AM; and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Week 2) 7:00PM to 7:00AM. Note that the workday on this shift is designated by the day the shift ends. Overtime is often required.The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:Mixes resins to various specifications and applies correct density resin uniformly to honeycomb blocks by dipping them into resin-containing tanks as per specifications. Operates auto and prime cure ovens to cure honeycomb blocks by selecting the proper oven programs to ensure customer specifications are met. Introduces and releases product into and out of the Dip Room. Ensures that the products are dipped and cured with the right resin and cure cycle.Ensures proper sequencing of material going through the area.Mixes resin in tanks and cleans filters as per the customer specifications.Calculates percent of solids in a given mixture to assure correct mix.Utilizes travelers to manage the flow of product and records the information into the computer.Moves blocks from staging areas to ovens. Conducts breakdown, map out, cell count and L & W dimensions to specifications.Cures blocks in gas and auto ovens, banding if necessary, to achieve required cell count and L & W dimensions using correct cure cycle Records this information in the block banding log.Assures blocks are at required density, cell count, and L & W dimensions, then releases blocks to the saws. Records information utilizing the QI analyst system.Takes measurements of cell counts on all pre-determined blocks and, utilizing the QI Analyst program in the computer, records all averages and ranges to improve the process.Qualifications:High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing.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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casa grande, AZ, 85122, US
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