About the role
TAT Technologies (“TAT”) is a fast-growing, profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. With more than 60 years of industry experience, TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies, delivering innovative solutions across commercial, defense, OEM, and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel, TAT is recognized for its flexibility, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success.
TAT Technologies Tulsa Site serves as the company's center of excellence for heat transfer manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The site supports commercial, regional, rotary-wing, and military aircraft customers worldwide, providing high quality solutions that enhance aircraft performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
We are looking for a Fin Machine Operator for our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) operations. This position will work 2nd shift on 4x10s (Mondays through Thursdays) where hours are typically 3pm to 1:30am with overtime and weekends as business need demands. A Fin Machine Operator is responsible to run machinery to produce daily customer orders on designated product lines.
Responsibilities:
- Perform the operation of machines on designated product lines according to the production schedule
- Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift
- Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running
- Perform basic troubleshooting of problems during machine operation
- Ensure all safety devices and guards are fully operational and that safety procedures are being observed
- Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output
- Create and maintain activity/job logs as required
- Record all production performance, counts, downtime and other quality or production related information as required
- Meet specified production performance targets
- Participate in production process improvement efforts
- Additional job duties as needed and assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly
- Experience with Robinson and/or Voss fin machines preferred
- Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
- Ability to read blueprints and manuals. Knowledge of GD&T preferred
- Basic mathematical skills
- Must be able to perform physical requirements: physical stamina to stand for 8 hours or more and lift up to 50 pounds
- Critical “Cause and Effect” analytical abilities. (i.e., If I do this, that will happen)
- Working knowledge of shop safety protocols
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have the ability to pass pre-hire and ongoing, random drug testing as required as a Department of Transportation (DOT) facility regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Must have the ability to pass pre-hire background check screening going back 7 years
Benefits
TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) – TAT TECHNOLOGIES is committed to maintaining a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.