Start Date: 15-04-2025
Date Added: 15-04-2025
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE60 – Machinist – Aerospace

Description:Autoclave Operator Technician I                    

Location:   Tulsa, OK 
Salary:  TBD – based on experience  
Contract Duration: 1 Year + (up to 4 years)

Unique Skills:
•    Second Shift

Must Have (non-negotiable): 
•    Previous experience with aerospace composite bonding, tool prep/cleaning, or operating autoclave/ovens
•    Forklift experience
•    Hand and power tool knowledge
Preferred but not required (unique) skills: 
•    Computer skills preferably ASC Software or similar cure program
•    Comfortable to use email and communicating issues
•    Forklift and overhead crane capability
•    General knowledge of controls and function of ovens operation
Desired skills: 
•    Familiar with composite teardown process removing and cleaning tool fixtures
•    General understanding of composite curing process
•    Strong communication skills

Experience/Education:
•    High School Diploma or GED required
•    One (1) year related or autoclave operational experience

Position Purpose:
In a team-oriented work environment, under direct supervision loads, sets up and assists with the operation of autoclaves and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond metallic, fiberglass and carbon fiber aircraft parts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Basic set up and operation of autoclaves and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond metallic and nonmetallic aircraft parts and assemblies.
2.    Assists with the selection of parts and assemblies for simultaneous bonding, based on similarity of processing requirements and autoclave capacity.
3.    Assists with the placement of racks and tools containing parts and assemblies within the autoclaves .
4.    Connects thermocouples and vacuum lines to fittings on tool ports and/or thermocouple and vacuum plugs inside the autoclave. .
5.    Maintains a neat and orderly work area, supports the company FOD and 5S program, and complies with all safety regulations.
6.    Retrieves scheduled DWP lay-up tools from tool storage and preps and releases tools for bond room lay-up operation.
7.    Assists with break down and cleaning of tools containing cured parts.
8.    Storing of cleaned tools in specified storage area.

Other Requirements: 
1.    Basic knowledge of computers and related systems.
2.    Must have valid drivers license to obtain GAC cart and forklift license.
3.    Should possess and use a Q-Stamp to include all approved processes associated with autoclave operations. New hires will be required. to obtain a Q-Stamp within twelve (12) months.
4.    Basic ability to read and interpret blue prints.
5.    Basic operational understanding of overhead cranes, forklifts and electric tow mules and all other tools required. to perform the job.
6.    Basic ability to read, comprehend and implement Gulfstream manufacturing procedures, as well as basic math and computer skills.
7.    Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
8.    Must be able to work any shift

To apply please email your resume to Cherise at: cunnerstall@cantech.agency

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