Composite Repair - Production Operator 1st shift

Production Operator

We're looking for a Production Operator to support the manufacturing and repair of aerospace components in a fast-paced production environment. This role performs a variety of production, cleaning, assembly, and processing tasks while following standardized work instructions, quality requirements, and safe work practices.

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:30p

What you'll be doing:

• Cross-train and perform production operations across multiple manufacturing areas.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and shop equipment to prepare, clean, process, repair, and assemble aerospace components.
• Follow work instructions and procedures to cut, shape, bond, form, inject, cure, trim, drill, and repair composite and metal parts.
• Perform chemical cleaning and surface preparation processes.
• Conduct hand cleaning operations including acid etch, sanding, blending, and deburring.
• Use measuring and inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, and tapes, to verify quality requirements.
• Inspect and certify your own work in accordance with established standards.
• Load, transport, and stage components throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operate material handling equipment such as hoists, cranes, and industrial trucks as authorized.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing standards.

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn multiple manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice to have:

• Manufacturing or production experience.
• Autobody, mechanical, assembly, or industrial repair experience.
• Experience using hand tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.
• Experience working from written work instructions and standardized procedures.
• Experience operating cranes, hoists, or material handling equipment.

Work environment & physical requirements:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, machinery, and production processes.
• Regular standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, and repetitive hand movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder level.
• Ability to pull up to 40 lbs.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety requirements.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.