Composites Technician III (First Shift)

SHIFT: Monday-Thursday 4x10 Day Shift, 5:00AM-3:30PM

SUMMARY

The Composites Technician III is responsible for the hand layup and filament winding of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per specific work instructions, and/or customer specifications. Tasks included in this position are tooling fabrication, tool prep for lay-up, hand lay-up of pre-preg composite material using a variety of techniques and processes, vacuum bagging, precision trimming and layup techniques.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility.  Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Builds composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques
• Utilizes ply-placement system for accurate lay up of plies on tools during layup process
• Visually inspects for FOD prior to bagging parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave
• Performs in-process inspections as instructed on work orders and as delegated by quality
• Reads precision measuring tools and instruments
• Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Reads and understands blueprints and drawings
• Assists with basic facility maintenance and clean-up
• Demonstrates leadership and provides guidance to more junior Composite Technicians

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Required Education: High School diploma
• Required Experience: Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools
• Typically possesses: 4–7 years’ experience in a technical field and/or construction, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance
• Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and attitude
• Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.