Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures 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 Aerospace Spencer?
Senior Aerospace Spencer is an engineer-driven organization focused on high-pressure hydraulic fluid fittings for use in commercial and military aerospace applications. We specialize in source-controlled, standard, and proprietary fittings. Senior Aerospace Spencer also identifies solutions for fluid conveyance challenges related to fitting applications. Our engineering capabilities include conceptual design assistance, modeling, testing and qualification. Our senior engineering professionals are active members of the SAE G3 Fluid Fitting committee and are recognized industry-wide for their expertise.
What does the job involve?
Job Summary:
The CNC Operator (Specialized Process) performs various duties from setup to production and is responsible for the application of silicone seals using semi-automatic CNC processes for hydraulic fluid fittings in the aerospace industry. Other duties include inspections, measurements, and acceptance testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
- Prepare and maintain silicone utilizing basic fluid measurements, data recording, and traceability logs.
- Set-up and operate silicone process utilizing semi-automatic dispensing equipment.
- Inspect and determine product acceptance utilizing visual, optical, and mechanical inspection equipment/gages.
- Complete all required documentation to support production including log maintenance, production logs, and process sheets.
- Must be capable of physical work, operating small tools, repetitive processing, prolonged standing and/or sitting, operating a microscope and basic inspection gages (dial indicators, calipers, micrometers), and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Education:
- High School diploma (or GED) minimum. Some college or trade school preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of working experience in a manufacturing, production, or QA/inspection environment.
- Knowledge of basic CNC lathe operation and/or programming (or manual data input), or PLC programming a plus, but not required (will train).
Requirements/Skills:
- CNC lathe experience, running, or set-up, or programming.
- Must be hands-on with using small hand tools (wrenching, screwing, etc.) and inspection gages (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and microscopes).
- Ability to read and understand engineering blueprints and work-order instructions/operations
- Basic mathematics for daily use formulas.
- Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Strong work ethic, reliable, and ability to work with others.
- Willing to learn and grow (OJT) with advancement opportunities into other areas.
Physical Requirements:
Manual Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination: Precision and skill in operating machinery and manipulating small tools or parts are essential.
Strength and Stamina: The ability to lift, move, and maneuver heavy materials or equipment, as well as standing for extended periods during machine operation.
Visual Acuity: Good eyesight and attention to detail for reading blueprints, measuring instruments, and inspecting finished products for quality.
Fine Motor Skills: Ability to make precise adjustments and operate controls on CNC machines or silicone processing equipment.
Safety Awareness: Adherence to safety protocols and practices to prevent accidents and injuries, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Physical Agility: Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and move quickly around machinery and workstations.
Technical Aptitude: Understanding of technical specifications and procedures related to CNC machining or silicone processing.
Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during machine operation or production processes.
If an offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR, and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and 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’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.