Composite Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Composite Technician is a hands-on role, whose primary responsibility is performing a wide variety of composite plying, layup, fabrication, and assembly tasks. Additionally Composite Technician Level will be responsible for the mentoring and training of Level I and II composite technicians.

POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

• Engineering blueprint interpretation
• Read and interpret work instructions and work orders.
• Mold surface preparation and maintenance.
• Composites material kitting.
• Perform lamination of pre-preg and wet Lay-up of composite materials.
• Assemble multi-piece/complex molds to yield conforming composite structures.
• Perform vacuum bagging operations of large composite structures.
• Complete trimming operations, yielding close tolerances, using fixtures and various hand tools.
• Performs composite lamination using

VRTM & RTM

techniques.

• Performs composite lamination using wet layup techniques.
• Lamination of complex structures using smart tooling techniques
• Assist management in the mentoring/training of production employees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 of 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:

Team members will have to use several computer interfaces to record and manage production as they layup production parts.

• Advanced level engineering blueprint interpretation
• Resin Infusion, wet layup and smart tooling work experience is a must.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Must have 1-3 years of composite experience (Required)

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.
• Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Required Safety Glasses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an on-site presence. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and may be noisy at times. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $27.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Composite :

3 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Santa Ana, CA 92707 (Required)

Work Location:

In person