Production Technician I (Contract/Graveyard)

ABOUT US:

Toray Advanced Composites is a leading supplier of thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials for the aerospace and industrial advanced composite industry. The thermoset composites from Toray Advanced Composites are used on satellites, radomes, unmanned aircraft, general aviation and military aircraft. Toray Advanced Composites also provides thermoset composites in high end industrial and recreational applications ranging from oil and gas to prosthetics to sporting equipment. We provide thermoset materials with epoxy, BMI, cyanate ester or high temperature polyimide resin matrices.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Production Technician I will support the production department by assisting the senior-level technicians. Duties include learning Toray’s quality standard by understanding how to check for defects and hourly checks of the machine. Entry technicians will review the quality process and find quality issues with oversight from senior technicians. Additionally, the technician will package rolls and retrieve required items for production.  As time progresses, the Production Technician I should be able to follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision to complete allocated tasks. Tasks would include setting up the machine with full oversight, being able to prioritize routine tasks to improve efficiency, and troubleshooting minor production-related issues. Additionally, the technician should be able to follow procedures which include the use of personal protection equipment. The Production Technician I will be trained and expected to dispose of hazmat waste safely in the proper area. Roles and responsibilities are subject to change. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Operations: 

• Follow instructions and work under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks
• With oversight, set up and operate machines for advanced composite materials
• Escalates equipment and production issues by notifying the Lead and/or Supervisor

Quality:

• Understand how to check for defects on the line
• Hourly checks of the machine
• Review and understand the quality process and identify quality issues with senior oversight

Safety

• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)
• Dispose of hazmat waste in the proper area
• Maintain a clean working environment

Other: 

• Preparation (wrapping and labeling) of the product for processing, loading, and unloading product from the equipment
• Embraces continuous improvement to ensure the overall success
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead and/or Supervisor or designee
• Movement and lifting up to approx. 551bs of materials

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 months of experience working with composites or production (preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Math and basic computer skills required (Math test is given during interview) 
• Ability to convert grams to pounds
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operation
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English
• Able to work and communicate as a team
• Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
• Must be capable of lifting up to 55 lbs
• Excellent attendance; ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when needed

PAY RATE: $23.00 per hour 10% shift differential

SHIFT: 10:00PM-6:30AM, MONDAY-FRIDAY 

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.