What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Composite Technician position at Hexagon Purus?
Hexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution.
With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 700 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility.
Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!
Responsibilities
With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 700 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility.
Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!
Responsibilities
- Perform wet filament winding of composite cylinders and hand layup utilizing automated and manual techniques.
- Operate or support large, specialized equipment such as filament winding machines, fiber tensioners, large ovens, and spray finish equipment.
- Composite finishing including abrading, labelling and topcoat applications.
- Operate or support crane lifts and forklifts.
- Adheres to equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in the fabrication of parts using a variety of materials and consumables.
- Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
- Cleans, reseals, and/or prepares tools and mandrels using the appropriate release systems
- Utilize manual, electric & pneumatic tools to fabricate and/or maintain composite pressure vessels, mandrels, handling fixtures, and tooling
- Check completed products for conformance to specifications and defects using precise calibrate measuring equipment
- Additional duties as assigned
- Passion for our mission: Driving energy transformation!
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment displaying a strong work ethic with close attention to detail
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- Willingness to work overtime daily and on weekends as necessary to meet critical deadlines
- General mechanical aptitude and critical thinking
- Must be able to pass pre-employment skills assessment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- A Strong desire to understand, and continuously improve production processes
- Understanding of equipment maintenance and diagnostic principles and failure root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
- 6S and Lean Experience
- Proven success as a “hands-on” technician
- Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field
- Experience in handling/moving large aerospace components
- Experience working with high pressure systems
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field
- Knowledge of Filament winding machines, oven curing, tooling installation, nondestructive evaluation, bonding, and production control systems
