Production Operator / Process Associate

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US - UT - Salt Lake City Fibers US - UT- Salt Lake City Matrix Until 9/6/2026 First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

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 and composite structures. 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 Production Operator/Process Associate for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

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

  • 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

Qualifications:

  • 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. 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.

About this role

Summary

Operate machinery, monitor quality, maintain safety, document parameters, and support manufacturing processes.

Job title

Production Operator / Process Associate

Experience level

entry level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Salt Lake City, Utah, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

basic computer skillsreading and documenting operating parametersbasic arithmetic and measurements

Preferred skills

manufacturing experience

Specializations

carbon fibercompositesmanufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

On-site City