Production Operator – Process Associate

Hexcel Corporation

Production Operator performing manufacturing duties for carbon fiber and composite materials in Salt Lake City. Emphasizing safety, team collaboration, and monitoring production quality.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributing to our safety-first culture that includes a consistent use of personal protective equipment to ensure your safety
Performing manufacturing duties to create world-class carbon fiber, resins, and pre-preg materials used in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications
Reading and documenting operating parameters in accordance with production specifications
Operating and monitoring production machines to ensure product quality standards
Accountability to our customers by detecting, reporting and correcting defective materials
Assisting with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the facility
Working a rotating 8 to 12 hour shift with the opportunity for 7 consecutive days off each month
Urgently responding to challenges that arise on the line
Working in a team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Willingness to work overtime as needed
Ability to urgently address situations and events that require a quick response
Demonstrate basic written and verbal communication skills
Ability to physically perform the functions of the job
Basic computer skills
Ability to conduct and understand basic arithmetic and measurements using a calculator and ruler
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manufacturing ProcessesOperating Production MachinesBasic ArithmeticMeasurements Using CalculatorReading Production Specifications

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationQuick Response To ChallengesAccountabilityCommunication Skills

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED