Shear Operator BFull-time
Listed on 2026-07-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer
Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.
Company Description
Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.
Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.
Why join SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.
We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
- Lays out material from template, blueprint or shop order to obtain the maximum utilization of the material.
- Determines the proper sequence of cuts to make parts and to minimize the number of cuts.
- Sets up shears to perform any sheering operation with the capacity of the machine by aligning sheet stock on table or shear arms, setting, fastening, adjusting stops and guides and setting “back gauges” by means of an indicator, template, or by actual measurements.
- Operates shears to perform such typical operations as shearing parts involving several angular cuts to complete each part. Holds parts to exacting tolerances when required.
- Checks finished parts for conformance to specifications using templates and measuring instruments.
- Utilizes call stock as required.
- Determines condition of shear blades as to when they should be turned or sharpened.
- Performs rework, repair, cleaning and other associated operations relating to the work described.
- May set-up and operate similar machinery (saws, shears, etc).
- Follow all Senior policies and procedure.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the above, Operators are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Education and/or
Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or six months to one year of related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills
Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Required Skills (continued)
- Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply a general understanding to carry out detailed, written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. - Mathematical Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Other Abilities:
Must be familiar with the coding of various alloys.
Tools Used
- Twenty- four inch metal scale…
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