Operations Generalist

Production Associate

The Operations Generalist supports production and refurbishment activities by preparing components for processing, managing material flow across multiple buildings, operating parts cleaning equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This role plays a key part in ensuring that parts move efficiently through each stage of the process while meeting high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness.

• Prepare components for shot peening, painting, plasma processes, and machining by accurately masking parts according to detailed schematics.
• Apply masking tape to a wide range of component sizes, from very small parts to large components that can house up to 112-inch engine blades, adjusting techniques based on part size, geometry, and process requirements.
• Collect incoming materials by picking up parts shipped into the facility, signing them out from the bonding room, and delivering them to the appropriate production cell.
• Transport parts between various buildings on campus, working briefly in outdoor conditions while moving components to their designated locations.
• Perform material refill operations by monitoring and restocking toolboxes in each cell so that team members have the parts and supplies they need at all times.
• Assist with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control by locating and addressing missing or misplaced parts and ensuring that work areas remain organized and free of debris.
• Operate aqueous cleaning equipment in each building, using programmed cleaning cycles on parts washing machines to remove oils, grease, and contaminants from components.
• Perform hand washing and hand finishing of parts when automated cleaning does not fully remove contaminants, ensuring all surfaces meet cleanliness standards.
• Visually inspect cleaned components to verify they are ready for the next stage in the refurbishment or repair process and meet quality expectations.
• Return cleaned and inspected components to the appropriate cell for continued processing in the production flow.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment by performing daily cleanup, including mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, and cleaning fixtures during the last 20–30 minutes of the shift.
• Clean work areas as needed throughout the day to support a safe, efficient, and organized workspace.
• Track parts and coordinate transportation within campus grounds, following direction on which parts to move, where they must be delivered, and when they need to arrive.
• Follow work instructions and, where applicable, blueprints or process documentation to complete tasks accurately and consistently.
• Collaborate with team members within the cell and across other groups such as Quality and Engineering to support smooth workflow and resolve issues.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and cleanliness standards, recognizing that product quality and safety are top priorities due to the nature and value of the components.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand and remain on your feet while moving around the facility for the majority of the workday.
• Ability to work from written work instructions and, when required, from blueprints or detailed schematics.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience working with hand and power tools is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, such as laborer, machine operator, or material handler, is highly beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail when following masking, cleaning, and inspection instructions.
• Reliability in following established safety and quality procedures.
• Willingness to work in a structured, process-driven environment where quality and safety are top priorities.

• Experience in automotive work, such as auto mechanic experience (including GSE certification, body work, oil changes, or personal automotive projects), is a plus.
• Construction experience is beneficial, especially where familiarity with tools and physical work is involved.
• Experience as a laborer, machine operator, or material handler in a manufacturing or warehouse setting is advantageous.
• Experience in the medical field can be helpful, particularly where precision, cleanliness, and adherence to procedures are required.
• Restaurant or service industry experience is a plus, especially where multitasking, teamwork, and time management are important.
• Comfort working with process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members across multiple cells and support functions.
• Steel-toed shoes are required for this role.

You will join a highly respected aerospace production and refurbishment operation that emphasizes employee retention and long-term career growth. The facility offers clear opportunities for advancement, allowing you to develop new skills and move into more specialized roles over time. You will work in a very clean, ergonomic, and safety-focused shop where processes are well-defined and supported by…