Fabricator

Company Overview

Come and work with us the “TT Way” which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job done…well! With approximately 5000 colleagues we operate from 28 locations around the world. Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organization.

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to “give something back” by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

TT Electronics’ Olathe, Kansas facility, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of custom magnetic products and assemblies. The Olathe-based site has 65 years’ experience in the design and development of unique harsh-environment solutions for mission-critical applications.

Our dedicated teams are driven by collaboration and innovation to deliver engineering-led products supporting key applications including power conversion, actuation and control systems where our solutions support a broad range of globally recognized major aerospace and defense platforms across air, land and sea.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Performs one or more of the Headcoil fabrication jobs:  Painting, Potting and Lathe. 

• Fabricator 1 can perform one of these operations.
• Fabricator 2 can perform two of these operations.
• Fabricator 3 can perform all three operations.
• Fabricator 4 can perform all three operations and in addition demonstrates solid performance in core values, continuous improvement and leadership.

Key Responsibilities include

• Reliable employee that can work well independently or within a team.
• Meets all expectations of the Company’s core values.
• Reads and performs work as assigned by the Production Lead.
• Meets productivity and utilization expectations.
• Displays process integrity.
• Displays the highest level of quality standards.
• Properly maintains work area cleanliness.
• Completes patch and sanding operations.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Painting

• Demonstrates the ability to mix various types of paints in the correct ratios.
• Demonstrates the ability to paint various units meeting all quality and appearance requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform autonomous maintenance operations on the painting equipment.

Potting

• Demonstrates the ability to properly dispense epoxy and pot units correctly.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform autonomous maintenance operations on the epoxy dispensing machine and ovens.
• Ensure molds are properly maintained.

Lathe

• Demonstrates the ability to run units on the lathe.
• Demonstrates the ability to make changes to the lathe program to ensure parts are correct.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform autonomous maintenance operations on the lathe.

 Level 4:  Lean Leadership

• Understanding of the principles of Lean Manufacturing.
• Possesses an understanding of the principles of visual workplace management.
• Possesses an understanding of problem solving (PDCA) and applies methodology.
• Displays an ability to train other team members in various production activities.
• Acts as a go-to resource for team members.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand production drawings and work instructions is required.
• Ability to work with chemicals is required.
• The position is in the production floor and could involve standing for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Lifting amounts up to 50 pounds is required.
• Meets vision requirements specified by quality management system.
• GED or High School Diploma is preferred but not required.
• Meets vision requirements specified by quality management system.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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