Aerospace Composite Technician

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Composite Technician who places resin pre-impregnated fabrics and tapes onto layup molds using hands, wrists, and arms to apply pressure and remove air pockets; requires knowledge of fabric direction and ply orientation. They will cut vacuum bag materials and to create vacuum bags and prepare parts for transfer to the autoclave department. They will ensure layups and vacuum bags are prepared according to the requirements of manufacturing travelers. This person will learn quickly, is detail oriented, performs high-quality work, works well with others, and is focused on completing the task on time.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Read and follow basic instructions and diagrams in English
• Use basic shop math to record information such as freezer out-time, or mixture weights
• Follows standard shop practices and quality standards in the aerospace industry
• Prepare molds using shop-approved release agents
• Layup materials to molds and remove air pockets using approved hands, squeegees, and heat guns.
• Occasionally mix resins and catalysts as specified
• Trim laminated fabric using scissors or knives without damaging the layup mold
• Perform physical and environmental checks and document work for manufacturing travelers
• Builds semi-complex ply-buildups under minimal supervision, ensuring that the plies are well-compacted
• Vacuum bag parts applying best practices, ensuring that the vacuum bags do not leak during cure
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary.
• Actively demonstrates all safety policies and procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience:  3-5 years of relevant experience
Skills:

• Basic computer skills 
• Ability to lay up and vacuum bag complex parts
• Possesses knowledge of composites and composite terms
• Awareness of the overall composites process (design, tooling, layup, cure, trim, assembly, and inspection)
• Able to operate a variety of hand tools and machinery
• Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures
• Good manual dexterity required to work with small parts
• Capable of recognizing and solving typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possesses excellent technical management and communication skills
• Ability to manage time to get work completed on schedule
• Ability to communicate process issues with leads, supervisors, and engineering
• Ability to coordinate workflow with other departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment performing accurate and quality products

Benefits:
 
 At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.