Senior Composites Technician

Summary

As a Senior Composites Technician, you will be responsible for performing advanced assembly and fabrication of adhesive-bonded composite structures. Building on prior experience, you will play a key role in ensuring processes are completed with the highest precision, quality, and efficiency while supporting leadership within the team.

• Comply with written work instructions, standard procedures, and processes to perform advanced layup and assembly tasks.
• Plan, lay out, fabricate, and build adhesive-bonded assemblies of non-metallic composite materials with a high level of proficiency.
• Perform precision layup, pre-fit, and assembly of composite bonded structures with strict attention to tolerances.
• Fit and install core components with exceptional accuracy.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in laying out and marking dimensions and reference lines, using patterns or templates.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety and Quality System policies to maintain a safe, efficient workplace.
• Perform a variety of non-routine fabrication, curing, build-up, and assembly procedures under limited supervision.
• Apply proficient knowledge of composite technologies, including hi-temp plastics, prepreg, graphite epoxy, wet graphite, and silicone injection molding.
• Assist in leading the shop area to ensure quality and safety standards are upheld.

• 4+ years of relevant experience or related technical training (A&P school, composite/metal bonding).
• Ability to read and interpret OEM drawings with precision.
• Experience with lean and continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, standing, and sitting for extended periods.
• Skilled in advanced layup methods, including prepreg, infusion, and resin mixing for infusion and gel coating.
• Proficient in using small hand tools (routers, die grinders, band saws, Dremel tools) for advanced assembly tasks.
• Strong mathematics and precision measuring skills.
• Accuracy in completing paperwork and manufacturing routing sheets.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and oral).
• Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Basic computer data entry skills.

Salary: $23 per week