Manufacturing Technician - Composite

Rubbercraft is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Composite who places resin pre-impregnated fabrics and tapes onto layup molds, consolidates pre-cured face sheets and core, and knows fiber direction and ply orientation. Handles prepreg, adhesive, core, and other layup materials. 

About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Job Accountabilities: 

• Layup composite parts using prepreg fabric, uni-tape, SMC, BMC, and dry materials.
• Perform filament winding using standard industry equipment
• Assemble, demold, and bond components and parts. Prepare parts and perform bonding and finishing by filling, sanding, grinding, and cleaning. Fit components by cutting, deburring, trimming, and hand-working materials.
• Use hand and power tools, measurement devices, and equipment to perform production operations.
• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures, including the Quality Management System.
• Understand and adhere to all environmental health and safety guidelines, including all safety policies and posted signs. Always work in a safe manner – consistent with Sanders Composites policies and procedures. Always correct an unsafe situation or report it to the Lead or Manufacturing Operations Manager if an unsafe situation is found. Always wear the required personal protective equipment.
• Follow all written instructions, work instructions, travelers, and procedures when producing hardware.
• Complete production records, travelers, and logs as work is completed. Log and record material traceability information on travelers. Stamp and date operations are completed on travelers when they are complete, and the work performed satisfies all documented quality requirements. Do not stamp operations as complete until the operation has been completed.
• Ensure that ALL material used in deliverable products is within its shelf-life and allowable out-time. Identify expired material with a non-conformance report per QP 8.3. Never use expired or non-conforming materials in a deliverable product.
• Immediately report discrepancies, quality problems, and non-conformances to the Lead, Inspectors, Engineers, or Management. Record non-conformances in the applicable project NCR Log. Work with the Lead, or project Engineer to identify the root cause and corrective actions required to prevent discrepancies.
• Maintain and care for tools, molds, machines, and equipment. Use tools for their intended purposes.
• Maintain the order and cleanliness of production work areas, ensuring that all tools, materials, and supplies were returned to their designated locations throughout the day and again in the last 5 to 15 minutes of the shift. Return all tools and materials to their designated storage space when not in use.
• Facilitate the flow of production parts to and from other manufacturing operations and locations. Deliver parts and materials to the next operation.
• Participate in and contribute to process improvement, lean manufacturing, and other initiatives. Recommend process improvements to the Lead, Project Engineer, or Manager.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications:

Education: Requires a High School Diploma/GED, or appropriate certifications may be substituted to meet educational requirements only.

Years Experience: 2-4 years of previous experience working in manufacturing, assembly, layup or composite fabrication

Skills:

• Strong basic math skills
• Familiar with tools used during composite manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple duties, set priorities, and follow tasks through the completion
• Ability to use tools to do production operations correctly and safely
• Ability to lift, hold, and carry up to 40 pounds unaided

Benefits:

At Rubbercraft, 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, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.