CMS Expander

About Us:

RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. We foster a culture of continuous improvement,collaboration, and employee empowerment, striving to create a positive work environment where everyteam member feels valued, heard, and supported.

Role Overview :
The CMS Expansion Operator performs machine-driven tube expansion using aComputerized Mandrel System (CMS). This pull-expansion process utilizes long expansion rods, mandrels,and pins, combined with precise computer setup, to secure copper tubes into coil assemblies. This role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to setup accuracy, and the ability to operate and monitor computerized expansion equipment to meet quality and production standards.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Safety & Equipment Care
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with all safety procedures and regulations.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, and CMS expansion equipment.
• Care for tools and equipment; report maintenance needs or system issues promptly.
2. CMS Expansion Process
• Set up and operate the CMS expansion system, ensuring correct mandrel and pin combinations are selected per engineering specifications.
• Configure and verify computer-controlled expansion parameters prior to expansion.
• Perform pull-style tube expansion using long expansion rods to expand tubes to specification.
• Load, position, and secure coils accurately on the CMS expansion table.
• Monitor expansion cycles and make adjustments as required to ensure proper tube-to-fin contact.
3. Quality Assurance
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, instructions, and bills of material.
• Measure and verify components using precision tools. (tape measure, micrometer as required)
• Inspect expanded coils for quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
• Follow manufacturing instructions independently and meet production deadlines.
4. Administrative & Compliance
• Accurately record labor time in the time and attendance system.
• Utilize IFS system for daily operations, including logging in, reviewing assigned work, and maintaining accurate records
• Complete IFS shop orders in a timely and accurate manner to support production tracking and reporting
• Participate in and complete required IFS training to ensure proper system usage and compliance
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform overtime as required to meet production demands.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervision.

Desired Qualifications Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.

Skills
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with machine-driven processes.
• Ability to work with computerized equipment and expansion control systems.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Excel and IFS or similar ERPsystems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Training
• On-site CMS system training provided.

Interaction with Others:
Reports to the Coil Shop Supervisor. Works collaboratively with team member sand leads. Must be able to receive instructions clearly and contribute to a cooperative work environment.

Working Environment:
Industrial production environment with exposure to moving mechanical…