Purpose: Responsible for fabricating parts in accordance with technical specifications
Principal Accountabilities:
- Composite Technicians are responsible for fabricating carbon composite parts in accordance with technical specifications
- Composite Technician jobs are detail-oriented and involve crafting, sanding, bonding, assembly, laminating, demolding, and autoclave with a variety of composite materials
- Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and completion
- Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments using calipers, micrometer, starrett scales and dial indicators
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, dremels, drills, and operate ovens
- Perform bonding of composite assemblies consisting of various two part epoxies, metallic hardware, and carbon fiber hardware
- Hand lay pre-preg carbon fiber material on to molds and vacuum bag for cure
- Remove part from mold, perform mold release
- Perform repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins
- Remove and repair damage of honeycomb and core panels
- Perform grinding, sanding blending, deburring operation
- Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
- Work efficiently by completing job assignments within the time standards Work both independently on small jobs and as part of a larger team when working on larger hardware fabrication
- Produce quality composite parts that meet drawing specifications
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality
- The Composite Technician will work with and around a variety of chemicals and follow all OSHA standards in regards to personal protection equipment
- Responsibilities will include maintaining the shop floor free from clutter or debris and other duties as directed
- Present a clean and organized work area – facility cleanliness and general housekeeping
- Participate in continuous improvement of processes
- Move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills as needed to support production requirements
- Participate in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Regular Hours of Work: Normally 7:00AM – 4:00PM Mon-Fri; Weekends and Holidays as scheduled by Management
Education & Experience Required:
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent
- Composite Technician experience a PLUS
- Requirements also include a technical aptitude; the ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations; the ability to work well with others in a diverse group