Composite Technician

Job description

This role is responsible for building, testing & troubleshooting composite assemblies and sub-assemblies as part of the aerospace composites production process. Position requires working efficiently from standard procedures and specifications, and inspecting in-process products for quality, is a hands-on role, whose primary responsibility is to build composite structures that meet company design specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Producing a conforming product.
• Re-working any identified non-conforming product and submit for re-inspection
• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, manufacturing instructions, and work orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
• Repair, rework, and calibrate assemblies and systems to meet specifications and tolerances
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
• Monitor and review processes, materials, and work environment to detect or assess problems
• Identifies and corrects common process problems
• Read and interpret work instructions.
• Mold surface preparation and maintenance.
• Composites material kitting.
• Perform lamination of pre-preg composite materials.
• Assemble/disassemble molds to yield conforming composite structures.
• Perform vacuum bagging operations of small to medium composite structures.
• Complete trimming/sanding operations, yielding close tolerances, using fixtures and various hand tools.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret drawings.
• Know how to use hand tools and machines.
• Proficiency with various inspection tools including: calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry
• 1 years of related experience
• Ability to work under timelines and pressure
• Ability to perform precision work by hand
• Good visual acuity required
• Perform a wide variety of tasks simultaneously
• Work effectively without direct supervision
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Work well in close-proximity with others
• High attention to detail: Multiple pieces makes up the overall layup of parts. Each must be placed accurately and oriented correctly. Must be able to quickly spot and address flaws in raw material.
• Hand dexterity/coordination: Job requires a lot of specific finger movements and hand layup techniques.
• Organization: Must be able to keep track of various parts during process
• Cleanliness: Parts can be sensitive to foreign materials, must be able to keep a clean workspace.
• Safety-Minded: Team needs people who are putting safety first and realize how important it is to take care around certain machinery/equipment.
• Writing Comprehension: Important to be able to read and comprehend the work instructions and job orders that will be handled.
• Computer Literacy a plus: Team member will have to use several computer interfaces to record and manage production as they layup production parts.

Education and Experience

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less O

• 11-20 lbs O

• 21-50 lbs O

• 51-100 lbs N

• Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less O

• 13-25 lbs O

• 26-40 lbs O

• 41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

· Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.

· Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.

· Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials.

· Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.

· Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.

· Must be able to wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment.

· Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Required Safety Glasses

Work Remotely is not available

Pay is depending on experience. Trainee positions available. $20-30