Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Comments

Beryllium is used to manufacture aircraft engines, guidance systems and brakes.

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aircraft instruments (except engine), flight recorders, navigational instruments and systems, radar systems and equipment, and sonar systems and equipment.

Category

Manufacturing

NAICS Code

334511

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Arc weld stainless steel
• Braze using cadmium-based solder
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Machine or weld on cadmium-alloyed or cadmium-plated steel
• Make beryllium-containing products
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use solder containing colophony, zinc chloride, ethanolamine, or ammonium chloride flux
• Weld mild steel