PRODUCTION OPERATOR
- SGP NORDAM United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa Jun 18, 2026 Position Details
Req ID
req2148
Job Title
PRODUCTION OPERATOR
- SGP
Division
Transparency
Shift
Second Shift
Job Summary
Job Summary Applies intermediate and some advanced technical skills and knowledge to set up and operate the process equipment used to stretch, saw, grind and polish and otherwise complete the processing of acrylic billets into finished acrylic sheets material for outside sale and for use in making transparencies for operational aircraft applications.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities Performs tasks that are simple to moderately complex requiring some skill, experience and judgment to complete.
Operates machines and equipment that are required to process acrylic material used to make transparencies into parts and assemblies such as wing tip lenses, flight deck, passenger cabin and helicopter windows used on operational aircraft.
Reads blueprint, work instructions and planning documents to understand the specifications that are needed to produce quality material. Determines how such items as oven temperature, heating time, dimensions, tolerances, material cutting, polish machine speeds, holding fixtures, and other operations affect the outcome of the production process.
Prepares acrylic billet material for the pre-stretch heating cycle. Places prepared billets into the oven using various types of material handling equipment and set the temperature controls. Lifts and positions heated material into the holding fixture, sets the machine controls and completes the stretching process.
Operates band saw to cut material to size indicated on the planning documents. Places material to be cut onto the saw table surface using various types of material handling equipment. Starts machine and activates controls to complete the sawing process.
Places stretched acrylic material on the grinding/polishing table using various types of material handling equipment. Activates vacuum hold down equipment and ensures material is held immovable to the grind/polish machine table. Adjusts machine controls to bring polishing wheel into contact with the material. Turns valves to regulate flow of water into polishing head and starts machine.
Examines finished material to determine conformance of finish and deformities specifications. Marks or otherwise indicates non-conforming areas of the finished acrylic sheet.
Replaces worn grinding and surface conditioning discs and maintains machine in operating condition. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements Other. No formal education required If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement. Experience Requirements 2 year(s) Process machine operations to produce acrylic material and products. Skills and Competencies Must be able to read and write the English language and learn to interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, work instructions, engineering specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other like documents used in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Demand
- Frequency Walk
- Frequent Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate
- Frequent Reach with hands and arms
- Frequent Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Frequent Talk and hear
- Frequent Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Frequent Travel between facilities (drive)
- Occasional Stand
- Frequent Climb Stairs
- Occasional Weight
- Frequency 50 pounds
- Frequent Work Environment
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment can vary from loud to a more moderate level.
Supervision
Supervision Works with regular supervision.
Follows standard written or oral instructions.
May need additional assistance for more complex tasks.
EEO Statement
The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
