Composites Technician

Job Summary

Composite technicians are responsible for manufacturing parts using specialized equipment, which involves different techniques to modify carbon, and other composite materials which allow the technician to create parts and structures according to project specifications. These technicians must be proficient with mechanical machinery, and strong interpersonal skills are also important to explain the creation and troubleshooting processes to other Dallara employees.

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• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and technical data sheets.
• Follow standard document procedures, including filling out Travelers and initialing paperwork.
• Laminate parts by proper placement of composite materials into molds following ply schedules, ply books, or laser systems.
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of release film or peel ply, bleeders, thermocouples, and vacuum connections.
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing.
• Perform post production processing:
  Demolding, trimming, grinding, sanding, cutting, drilling, countersinking, and cleaning.
• Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade, and power abrasion techniques.
• Assembly of parts including set up, bonding, and fastener applications.
• Handling, mixing and applying various resin/catalyst materials and other chemicals and solvents.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and utilization of personal protective equipment.
• Make basic layouts or reference points on parts or assemblies to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, and precision scales.
• Verify work to ensure a defect free part prior to presenting to quality control.
• Work efficiently and effectively with extreme attention to detail and continual pursuit of excellence.
• General understanding of ISO
  9001 and AS9100 quality management systems and adhere to ISO
  9001 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Adept in Technology.
• Team Oriented.
• Computer Literacy.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Detail-Oriented
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel Experience
• Ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to position
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines
• Mathematical skills
• Regular, Consistent punctual attendance

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Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles (eye protection is required), fumes, machine vibration, noisy conditions (hearing protection is required), high temperatures and occasionally operating in a restricted work area.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. Constant standing throughout the shift is required.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

This is a full-time position.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5: p.m.

Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

This position does not require travel

High School Diploma or GED

The three core values to be a Dallara person are Humbleness, Integrity, and Curiosity.

Humbleness: We want to do our job well and with passion, determination and competence, embracing failure, sharing knowledge and overcoming difficulties with resilience, knowing that the greatest danger is to believe that you know.

Integrity: We believe in keeping our word, in respecting each other and the promises made; we want to develop bonds based on honesty, trust and the earnestness of human relationships

Curiosity: We want to do better what we have always done with promptness, enthusiasm and love for knowledge, challenging what exists in new and adaptable ways, with the continued willingness to learn.

To confirm to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Dallara USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.