Material Prep, Staff
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Curtiss-Wright scores B on the Alion truth index.
Material Prep *2nd Shift (2PM to 10PM)
As a Material Prep you will be responsible for performing a broad range of material preparation activities in support of manufacturing and assembly operations.
Location: Shelby, NC
Salary: $20-$26/Hr
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities IReferral Program ICompetitive Pay IRecognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
- Prepares, stages, components, hardware, and tooling for production and assembly operations. Maintains set-ups of grit blast and plating equipment.
- Program Oven for Post Plate bake out
- Maintains organized work area. Responsible for proper handling of Hazardous Waste and keeping work area clean and free of safety hazards.
- Cleans, masks, plates, demasks, and identifies parts in accordance with all quality and manufacturing procedures.
- Plates a variety of parts to blueprint using manual methods and completes all associated paperwork.
- Assists with troubleshooting basic plating problems.
Representative Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to interpret work orders, parts lists, detailed instructions, procedures and related documentation.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials consistent with job requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Who We Are
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.
To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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