Production Operator

Production Operator
Location: Windsor, CT
Pay: $24.00/hour- $25.00/hour
Duration: 6 months+
Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00pm - Ability to work OT when necessary, including weekends

Job Description:
We're looking for a Production Operator to support the manufacturing and repair of aerospace components in a fast-paced production environment. This role performs a variety of production, cleaning, assembly, and processing tasks while following standardized work instructions, quality requirements, and safe work practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cross-train and perform production operations across multiple manufacturing areas.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and shop equipment to prepare, clean, process, repair, and assemble aerospace components.
• Follow work instructions and procedures to cut, shape, bond, form, inject, cure, trim, drill, and repair composite and metal parts.
• Perform chemical cleaning and surface preparation processes.
• Conduct hand cleaning operations including acid etch, sanding, blending, and deburring.
• Use measuring and inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, and tapes, to verify quality requirements.
• Inspect and certify your own work in accordance with established standards.
• Load, transport, and stage components throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operate material handling equipment such as hoists, cranes, and industrial trucks as authorized.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing standards.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn multiple manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Manufacturing or production experience.
• Autobody, mechanical, assembly, or industrial repair experience.
• Experience using hand tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.
• Experience working from written work instructions and standardized procedures.
• Experience operating cranes, hoists, or material handling equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, machinery, and production processes.
• Regular standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, and repetitive hand movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder level.
• Ability to pull up to 40 lbs.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in assembly and disassembly of aircraft engine parts in preparation for repair processes.
• Utilize chemical cleaning procedures.
• Perform hand cleaning to include steam cleaning, acid etch, sanding, blending, brazing and de-burring of aircraft engine parts to remove foreign elements from parts.
• Perform minor repairs or modifications of various aircraft engine parts using various shop machines and equipment.
• Set up and operate equipment to test engine components to determine serviceability conditions.
• De-bur various engine parts.
• Repair components without distorting original configuration or tolerances.
• Use precision measurement equipment to determine areas of re-work.
• Perform duties in accordance with technical orders, Process Routing Work Instructions (PRWIs), blueprints, sketches, sample parts and specialized fixtures.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.