Shot Peen Former - 1st & 2nd Shift (Trainee)
10 days ago
Wichita
Job Description Are you looking to learn a new skill? Figeac Aero North America is a leading aerospace partner for detailed parts and sub-assemblies with specialization in saturation shot peening, shot peen forming, chemical processing, painting, assembly, non-destructive testing, and machining. At Figeac Aero North America, we place a high value on our employees. Employees are given the opportunity to be a part of something special while achieving their career goals. We offer competitive compensation in addition to an attractive benefits package for qualified employees. Job Title: Shot Peen Former Employee Type: Full Time, Hourly Reports to: Processing Manager Job Location: Wichita, KS, USA • Shifts Available:, • 1st Shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri) Experience: 2-5+ year’s aircraft manufacturing experience required Job Duties: • Working closely and train with current Shot Peen Forming leads, • Sets up and operates manual shot-peening equipment to shallow form improve stress tolerance of flight vehicle metal surfaces, according to specifications, • Reads interprets blueprints, sketches, work orders and other documentation to define layout of specific areas to be shot-peened, sequence of operations and finish specifications, • Lays out & marks areas to be shot-peened on test specimen or part, using measuring marking instruments, or fits template over part, scribes pattern and peels away masking compound to expose areas to be treated, • Mounts part on jig, rotary table, or on tooling form, • Fills hopper with specific size type shot, • Sets up, operates, and adjusts shot-peening equipment to achieve specified contour on test specimen or part, • Measures and checks test specimen or part to verify conformance to specifications to define required equipment adjustments, using measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures, • Records data on equipment settings and adjustments, like feed rate, nozzle angles and oscillation, number and size of nozzles required, shot size, and air or vacuum pressure settings, to be used for subsequent operation to develop numerical control programming data, • Loads control media, like computer tape, in control console of equipment, or enters commands to retrieve control instructions from computer data base to operate equipment automatically, • Observes operation of equipment to detect malfunctions, • Must be willing and open to learn a new skill and work closely with Lead Formers, • Must be dependable, team-oriented, and good communication skills, • Excellent attendance & positive attitude is required, • 2-5+ year’s aircraft manufacturing experience required, • Must have reliable/dependable transportation, • Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, and general procedures., • Must be able to interpret and understand OEM specifications, • Ability to learn how to use measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers, calipers, height gages, Isoscope etc.), • High School diploma or equivalent required, • Shot Peen Manual Saturation experience preferred, but not required, • Must be able to read, write, speak English language fluently, • This position is NOT eligible for VISA sponsorship, • Shifts Available:, • 1st Shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri), • 2nd Shift, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Mon-Fri), • Some overtime may be required, • Fantastic Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with competitive rates, • Great Ancillary benefits such as individual and family YMCA memberships & Pet Insurance, • Two weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds after 90 days of employment, • Basic Life, AD&D and short term disability coverage provided at no cost, • Employee Assistance Program, including up to 6 free counseling sessions