DEGREASER & PROCESSOR

About the Role

Operate and tend equipment that cleans grease, scales dirt and other foreign object debris (FOD) from manufactured product. Inspects parts for conformance to prepare for additional processes or shipment. This is an entry-level position requiring a quick learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment operation, gauges, and thermometers and adjusts controls to maintain and regulate temperature and length of cycles.
• Reads blueprint or Manufacturing Order (MO) for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspects product using calipers and/or micrometer to verify conformance to blueprint or MO.
• Operates Shop Floor System and records MO information.
• Measures and/or weighs chemicals and combines to create cleaning solution at specified concentrations for the manufactured product.
• Adds cleaning solution to equipment as specified to ensure adequate levels and concentrations.
• Monitors and inspects equipment to detect malfunctions and reports to Supervisor immediately.
• Drains, cleans, and refills equipment with new cleaning solution at designated intervals following specified procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Recognizes cosmetic non-conformances based on Company specifications such as burrs, galling, cracked edges, slug marks, dimensional changes in production parts and initiates action to prevent non-conformance, such as stopping the machine and notifying Supervisor.
• Understands and has working knowledge of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), ISO 9001, AS 9100, and ISO 14001.
• Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
• Follows all 5S department procedures.
• Attends all required job-related training (internal and external).
• Complies with Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
• Adheres to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
• Brings any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
• Continually seeks opportunities to improve HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting results.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of mainframe computer systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract six-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of US currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ways Of Working, Experience, And Behaviors

• Analytical: Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Understands work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills: Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens intently and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses.
• Written Communication: Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within the direction of the department’s resources; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environment, Health and Safety

• Frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Responsibilities include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment in specified areas.
• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE Culture.

Pay Range

$20-22/Hr.