Oven Operator Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform duties to properly process and cure oven and autoclave bonded composite parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·   Ability to perform composite bagger activities.

·   Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.

·   Works from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding.

·   Seals autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring.

·   Interprets and applies the proper amount of heat and pressure from information on bonding process instruction sheets.

·   Checks recorder temperature control during the cure cycle to maintain proper conditions for valid bonding.

·   Determine practical method to improve assembly and fitting of most parts to eliminate bonding failures. Ensures proper processing, lay-up and bagging techniques are maintained.

·   Diagnoses defective workmanship of parts and recommend corrective action.

·   Maintains shop record and assures parts are bonded according to production schedules. Monitors status and reports shortages of supplier and processing materials.

·   May occasionally assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations.

·   Responsible for own work with ability to train others on oven operations.