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Cirrus is seeking an Experimental Composite Technician to join our team in Duluth, MN! As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing.
And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position works a shift of three 12-hour days but is paid for 40 hours; has a pay differential of 12% beyond the base wage
$2,000 sign-on bonus
Shift Training: Tuesday - Friday, 6 AM - 4:30 PM - training is usually 1-2 months based on the individual's background
Regular Shift: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The Cirrus Research & Development (R&D) team is tasked with the development of new components and technologies intended for evaluation on next generation aircraft. The primary role of an Experimental Composite Technician is to efficiently and accurately, fabricate and assemble composite parts needed to support Product Development programs. These details would be primarily fabricated from either prepreg or hand layup process using either carbon fiber or fiberglass materials. The candidate must be well versed in the use of tools such as sanders, grinders, drills, heat guns, and other simple hand tools. The execution of these parts and assemblies may come from mental concepts, verbal instructions, hand sketch drawings, or blueprints.
Essential Duties

• Excel in a highly diverse team environment, as well as be proficient enough to work independently and able to troubleshoot when problems arise.
• Ability to layup, bond, and assemble composite parts using a variety of mediums including prepreg / hand layup, carbon fiber/fiberglass, and various adhesives
• Proficient in the use of specifications, drawings and verbal instructions to build and fabricate composite parts and bonded assemblies.
• Strong creative mind that excels at solving problems and can successfully collaborate with a wide audience during the development of new technologies and designs
• A solid understanding on how to fabricate and apply a wide variety of temporary tools including composite layup and metal fixtures needed to support the builds
• Uses specifications, drawings, and verbal instructions to layout a fabrication plan and determine sequence of operations prior to building the end product.
• Tests prototype components and models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization, and feasibility of design
• A general understanding of small airplane architecture including airframe, powerplant, and electrical systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must. Knowledge of CAD software (PTC Creo) is preferred

ABOUT YOU
Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• A two-year Associate's Degree in Composites Technology is preferred
• 2 Years of working experience