Finishing Technician

Who is Fibreworks Composites?
Fibreworks Composites was founded in 2009 and is privately owned by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann. In 2019 Joe and Guenther decided to launch an AS9100 / ISO certified sister company called Composite Factory. Composite Factory’s primary focus is to diversify our business into Aerospace, Aero structures, Aviation and Defense, and the Medical industries that require a higher level of traceability and certification. Our core mission is to 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.

Come be a part of where the energy is; where the future of the composites industry is going and where leading edge technology companies come to develop the next generation of composite structures.

Job Summary:
If you’re excited to finish innovative composite parts and be a part of a team of people whose goal is to produce high quality parts that exceed our customer expectations then our Finishing Department needs you!

Job Role:

  • Manually sand or trim composite parts to engineering drawings
  • Bond and assemble composite parts using rivets, fasteners and adhesive
  • Ensure that composite assemblies meet bonding material or engineering drawing specifications
  • Prepare composite surfaces by filling or sanding to specified surface requirements
  • Advise management of best manufacturing practices
  • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Must adhere to health and safety procedures, and all workplace policies
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

What You Will Bring to the Team:

  • Minimum High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent
  • Must have excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Must be able to use small hand tools, sanders, rivet guns, drills, manual routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices
  • Must be willing to work well under pressure as part of a strong team
  • Have a can do, positive attitude
  • Exemplary attendance
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback
  • 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
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction and completes tasks on time at 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
  • Contributes to building a positive work environment
  • Interacts well with fellow co-workers and is able to effectively communicate and actively listen
  • Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules
  • Able to perform multiple tasks
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings and procedure manuals
  • Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules
  • Able to perform multiple tasks
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings and procedure manuals
  • 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 upon 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 upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background or for any other reason.

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