Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs manufacture and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...

Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence

Who is Senior Operations SoCal?

We are a technology-driven, team-oriented, manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time Ring Fabricator IV for the 2^nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm), Monday - Friday, at our Jet Products facility located in Kearny Mesa.

We offer a 5% pay differential for 2^nd shift!

What does the job involve?

The Ring Fabricator IV is responsible for the set up and operation of heating equipment to alter the properties of metal objects and parts, using specifications and methods, such as heat-treating furnaces for hot-forming, annealing, expanding, rounding, flash welding, or heat-treating. May assist in/or perform other processes of ring fabrication.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Determines temperature and time of heating cycle based on written instructions or overall knowledge of furnace and metal material. Calculates the roll form set up dimensions from written instructions.
• Sets and operates temperature controls, observes gauges and operates gas furnace used to form, round and expand, temper or anneal metal parts. Adjusts controls to maintain temperatures and heating times using charts, dials and gauges of furnaces. Collects temperature sensing data hold planned tolerances according to written work instructions.
• Follows general instruction from work traveler to determine proper processing specifications.
• Determines and verifies load size from traveler. Loads material into furnace using tongs and protective equipment when appropriate furnace temperature has been reached.
• Sets up and operates hot forming machine, including using appropriate tools and dies.
• Operates machine that bends metal structural shapes, such as bars, strips, and rods to specified angles or contour.
• Uses knowledge of metal heat-treating processes, visually examines parts to ensure conformance with written specifications and tests objects for hardness; stamps heat treat identification mark on part using appropriate tools.
• Removes part from furnace after specified time in conformance with traveler specifications and allows parts to cool.
• Performs four or more operation methods involving ring fabrication; including but not limited to grinding, forming, expanding, furnace operation and/or flash welding.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, works overtime when necessary, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co-workers, understands and follows work rules and procedures, works safely, complies with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accepts constructive feedback, establishes goals and objectives and exhibits initiative and commitment.
• Identifies methods to optimize resource utilization of time, materials, and equipment to ensure production goals are met on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluates the metal heat-treating and fabrication processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall quality. Identifies areas for improvement and aids in implementing changes to maximize production effectiveness.
• Identifies areas where additional training or certifications could enhance job performance and contribute to the overall success of the department.

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Ability to read, understand, and calculate necessary information from the written instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or templates.
• Knowledge of machines and tools; flash welding, MIG/TIG welding, heat treat furnaces, metal rounding.
• Ability to monitor and control machine operation.
• Ability to move, install, position, and handle material including hot parts.
• Ability to quickly move hand(s) together with arm to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

What qualifications should I have?

Education:

• High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Vocational training is a plus.

Experience:

• 4 years of similar work experience.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication preferred.

Why Join Senior Aerospace Jet Products?

Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.