Floater

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Floater Operator for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• This position will provide support and/or machine operations where needed to cover for absences and fluctuations in demand for capacity in any area in the plant. Primary focus will be in the front-end of the business this includes but is not limited to the HOBE Saw, Expanding, Femco Saw and Trim Saw.

• Must be able to work from production orders and keep an accurate inventory of all Hobe material.

• Must be able to work from routings and use appropriate measuring tools in determining the “L” and “W” of expanded honeycomb.

• Must use proper handling techniques and follow the clean glove handling policy. 

• Must be able to work from production orders and keep an accurate inventory of all Nomex material.

• Must be capable of using appropriate measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper or Vernier caliper.

• Must be a capable forklift operator.

• Individual will support team efforts and product process by performing any operation or tasks deemed necessary by customer requirement, team consensus and/or production supervisor.

• Operates at all times in compliance with Hexcel Pottsville’s Actively Caring Safety Program and Quality Management System. 

• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures and code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent, required.

• Minimum of six months experience required, preferably in manufacturing.

• Must follow all safety guidelines and proper handling techniques.

• Experience working with handheld scanners, interacting with MRP or inventory control systems, preferred.

• Must be an active Quality Delegate or be able to pass the requirement to be a Quality Delegate.

• Must have a Forklift Certification or be able to obtain the forklift certification.

• Possess good hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Basic computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required.

• Works well with all levels of the organization including the ability to communication and interact effectively.

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.