PAC3 Winding Operator Position Available In Elmore, Alabama

PAC3

Winding Operator Date:

Jun 11, 2025

Location:

Tallassee, AL, US Company:

GKN Aerospace Careers Job Summary The PAC 3 Winding Operator is responsible for the accurate and efficient winding of composite materials while ensuring compliance with all applicable processes, procedures, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn the expertise Job Responsibilities
Technical and Process Proficiency
Interpret and follow Work Instructions and Critical to Quality Points
Adhere to Workshop Conditions and Material Out Time Management
Perform Material Conditioning and ensure Tool Cleanliness
Execute proper Ply Orientation, Ply Placement, and Precompaction
Demonstrate knowledge of Layup and Winding/Pultrex Operations
Accurately locate and apply Doublers and perform Roll Changes
Apply Tackifier and conduct Mixing Tackifier operations
Equipment and Tools
Use Crane safely and effectively according to GKN’s golden safety standards
Apply Thermocouples, Perform equipment calibration of Pultrex, and use Zero Axis references
Maintain Mandrels and execute Mandrel Prep
Utilize tools for Countersinking, Countersink Gauge Use, and Test Piece Use
Conduct Evaluation of Tool Wear and Micro-Stop Selection/Adjustment
Safety and Compliance
Strictly follow PPE protocols and FOD Prevention practices
Use Vent Hoods, and execute proper Cleaning Process
Observe Water-Break Condition and ensure Inner Dust Removal of tube.
Ensure Cart Safety, Product Leak Checks.
Material Handling and Final Assembly
Perform Final Bagging, Bag Removal, and Final Shipment Wrapping of PAC tube
Handle Tube Staging and Loading Into Shipment Crates
Setting Stamp Information, Execute Part Marking, and Stamp Clean-Up
Identify Correct Countersink Locations and use Marking Template Locations
Chemical and Mixing Operations
Prepare and apply Epikote (Mixing, Surface Prep, Application)
Perform Ink Mixing, Airfill Mixing, and Airfill Application
Maintenance and Quality Assurance
Conduct 1st Line Maintenance
Monitor Time After Cleaning and perform Extractor Use
Remove Domes (Cutting and Removal procedures)
Maintain traceability through Part Mark Surface Prep
Job Qualifications