IPS - Rubbercraft (RCC) is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Layup (2nd Shift)

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components focused exclusively on high-value end markets in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial. The group comprises 8 highly respected brands: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings.

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 complete 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 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 are 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.

Job Specifications:

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

Years’ Experience: Entry level – at least one (1) year of previous experience working in manufacturing, assembly, layup or composite fabrication

Skills:

• Strong basic math skills
• Familiar with tools used during composites manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple duties, set priorities and follow tasks through 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 Integrated Polymer Solutions, 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.

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

This position requires using information 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.