What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Composites Fabrication Technician position at Express Employment Professionals - Valdosta?
Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a leading manufacturer in Valdosta, GA to add hands-on technicians who craft precision composite parts to exacting engineering, quality, and safety standards. If you thrive on detail, teamwork, and building things the right way, this role is for you.
A day in the lifeAt 7:00 a.m., you suit up with PPE, review your work orders, and prepare molds with careful, multi-step chemical treatments. You cut and kit fiberglass, stage resins and hardeners, and set up fixtures and hand tools—rollers, torque drivers, and more. Mid-morning, you vacuum-bag and run resin infusion, recording precise data and completing ISPC (In-Station Process Control) logs. Throughout the shift, you inspect parts in process, flag any deviations, and partner with teammates to resolve equipment or material issues. Before wrap-up, you contribute ideas in a team huddle—often tied to new product launches or process improvements—then clean, organize, and secure components and finished parts to prevent damage.
Your core responsibilities Safety & Worksite Standards- Follow company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Use PPE, tools, and material handling equipment correctly.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard-free.
- Handle and store components and finished parts to prevent damage.
- Prepare molds using accurate, multi-step chemical processes.
- Pattern, cut, and prep fiberglass materials for production.
- Load, vacuum-bag, and execute fiberglass resin infusion.
- Measure, mix, and stage resins and hardeners to specification.
- Learn and apply RTM Lite and other advanced composite methods over time.
- Operate hand tools and fixtures (e.g., rollers, torque drivers) safely and effectively.
- Perform in-process inspections to catch defects or deviations early.
- Complete accurate ISPC documentation.
- Report quality concerns, equipment issues, or process deviations promptly.
- Support new product introductions and continuous improvement activities.
- Share ideas in team meetings to drive efficiency and quality.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1–3 years in manufacturing, assembly, lamination, or similar production (preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents/diagrams.
- Hands-on experience with basic manufacturing hand tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Comfort working independently and within a production team.
- Reliable communicator with strong follow-through.
Valdosta, GA | Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Physical Requirements- Stand, walk, and move throughout large production spaces for extended periods.
- Lift and move up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
- Climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed.
- Work around noise, dust, temperature changes, and typical industrial conditions.
For over 15 years in South Georgia, Express Employment Professionals has connected great people with long-term, permanent roles at top local companies. We also recruit across:
- Light Industrial
- Skilled Trades
- Administrative
- Professional
- Weekly pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Holiday and Vacation Pay
- Scholarship programs
- Free online training
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See all current openings: http://www.expresspros.com/ValdostaGA/Job-Openings.aspx
Proficiencies- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Injection Molding Experience
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
Salary : $17 - $30