Who are Fibreworks Composites?
Fibreworks Composites was founded in 2009 and is privately owned by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann. Fibreworks core philosophy is to satisfy customers with high-quality composite parts. We exceed our customers' needs by embracing challenges that surpass the capabilities of our competitors. Rooted in our extensive motorsport experience, our philosophy fosters a unique and dynamic work environment, empowering us to tackle a multitude of challenges. We are fully vertically integrated which enables us to complete tight timelines and exceed customer expectations.
Job Summary:
A Lamination technician’s role is to lay up pre-preg carbon fiber onto molds to form specific custom products in industries such as Motorsports, Defense, and Aerospace.
Job Role:
- Handle composite materials and follow established safety procedures
- Hand laminate composite components using carbon fiber pre-preg and other similar materials, to specifications set by blueprints, layup manuals, and other technical documentation
- Prepare components for autoclave cure utilizing vacuum bagging techniques (manufacturer breather, bag material kit).
- Prepare tooling patterns and molds using chemical sealers and release systems
- Follow build manuals and quality control processes
- Consult and resolve quality issues as they arise, in consultation with project engineers
- Ability to work with Supervisor’s established priorities to assure laminating and assembly workflow is sustained and attending to other duties as assigned
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Understands, works within, and contributes to the continuous improvement of safety, health, and environment requirements; adheres to all safety policies, reports safety and risk hazards
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Requirements:
- Ability to interpret basic instruction via detailed drawings/instructions
- An eye for detail and pride in making things by hand
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Desirables:
- An understanding of engineering drawings (e.g. reading and interpreting documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals)
- Comfortable using common hand and power tools
- Previous composite laminating experience is an asset, but specific training will be provided as required
- A basic understanding of composite component construction is an asset
What You Will Bring to the Team:
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in Pre-Preg carbon fiber layup in the Aerospace and Defense sectors
- Have a can-do, positive attitude
- Exemplary attendance
- Contributes to building a positive work environment
- Interacts well with fellow co-workers and other departments, and is able to effectively communicate and actively listen
- Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules
- Must be willing to work well under pressure as part of a strong team and meet deadlines
- Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction and completes tasks on time at the expected level of performance
- Able to maintain follow-through and honor commitments
- Works with the team to identify and drive productivity and performance improvement opportunities to support cost reductions
- Able to perform multiple tasks
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
What Fibreworks Will Bring to You:
- Medical benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Matching 401k
- Discretionary quarterly bonuses based on company performance
- $1000 sign-on bonus
- Referral program
- Employee Verizon discount
- 80 hours PTO vacation, 40 hours PTO sick
- Climate controlled facility
- Monthly incentive bonuses
- Paid weekly
- Paid training
Job Type:
- Non-exempt, full time
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Combination of indoor and outdoor activities with varying conditions
- Requires walking, standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
- Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds
- May involve operating material handling equipment in a safe manner
- Work may include exposure to variable noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc., requiring personal protective equipment
- Some positions may require working with small parts/components, necessitating excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Fibreworks Composites is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, or any other reason.