Composite Technician

Composite Technician Are you an experienced Composite Tech who is looking to work on high end custom boats? Would you like to have a career that provides competitive wages, excellent benefits, and Fridays off? Apply today for a chance to become a part of something bigger. Hodgdon Tenders. Better Quality Work. Better Quality Life.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for all phases of composite boat construction. Works with Composites Supervisor to ensure work schedules and timelines are up to date and being met.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES

▪ Female/male mold assembly to include filling and fairing joint seams and applying mold release wax ▪ Kit fabrication involving cutting fabric to desired sizes, direction ▪ Material lay-up and installation of peel ply, fabrics, flow media, vacuum and feeder lines ▪ Mixing of resin materials by weight/volume ▪ Infusion monitoring for temperature, vacuum infusion and time of infusion ▪ Modular installation of infused pieces for bulkheads, floor systems, decks and pilothouse ▪ Finishing, trimming and fitting of composite parts ▪ Some wet lay-up and wet preg is required for secondary bonding and tabbing ▪ Grinding and sanding for secondary bonding ▪ Works 'hands on' on multiple projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

▪ Prior experience working with composites ▪ Basic carpentry skills for staging and platform construction, templates and molds and cutting and fitting pieces ▪ Must be able to wear a respirator and physically fit to perform all duties required ▪ Must be able to meet the requirements of the work schedule ▪ Must be able to use measuring tools and read blueprints

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person