CNC Vacuum Former B 2nd Shift *Coming in October*

A glimpse at the job:

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in assembles airline seats partially or completely, working at bench or on shop floor. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".

Essential Functions

1. Determines proper heat, time and vacuum cycles and set the press controls accordingly. Must know what the different thickness of plastic and the proper baking time of polycarbonate plastic.
2. Places vacuum molds in proper position, reserve molds, or request modifications to molds to obtain acceptable finished parts.
3. Develops a "Helper" shop aid when required to spread material to be formed.
4. Works from blueprints, Zodiac specifications and other written and verbal instructions
5. Sets up and operates automatic double heater vacuum form presses to produce deep drawn parts, must know how to operate the fire torch tank
6. All other duties as assigned.

Employee is expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s). Performs safety related duties as assigned.

Travel specifictity
none

Additional description
This position contributes to our vision by ensuring the precise assembly of airline seats, a critical component in delivering high-quality products that meet customer expectations. The role involves operating vacuum forming presses, finishing parts, and utilizing measurement tools to maintain strict adherence to specifications. By consistently applying expertise in reading blueprints, handling materials, and performing safety protocols, this position supports the overall production process and ensures that the final product aligns with our standards of excellence. This hands-on role is integral to our commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, and continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Candidate skills & requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of related experience required - equivalent education and background may be substituted for experience in some areas.
• Requires a thorough understanding of shop practices and procedures.
• Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Understands that his or her job is not a series of tasks and duties, but rather an integral part of creating value for customers
• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Behaves in honorable ways even when no one is watching; maintains confidentiality for sensitive information; acts in line with Group values; alerts others when faced with problems
• Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately understand and discuss the opinions of others even when s/he disagrees
• Adaptability: Is able to learn from mistakes/ is sensitive to changing demands and requirements and changes accordingly; seeks feedback; accepts that people may have different appoints of view
• Problem Solving: Is able to define and diagnose problems, then bring a range of ideas for solutions; is skilled at rigorous analysis; probes many fruitful sources for answers; compare and evaluates solutions; evaluates the global impact of the solutions he/she proposes
• Business and Industry Knowledge: Strives to master the technical skills required to successfully perform their job; seeks out best practices to increase skill level
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully
• Delivering Direct and Neutral Feedback: Respects the other while delivering feedback in a neutral manner; using a respectful manner, does not hold back on providing feedback out of fear of the person's reaction

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Annual salary
market rate

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)
Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required
First experience