Composite Technician

Composite Tech 

Core Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials into tools.
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections.
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and curing.
• Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches.
• Surface prep, hand and power abrasion techniques, parts trimming and finishing.
• Tool prep and maintenance.
• Spacecraft structure assembly.
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner.
• Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor.
• Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required.
• Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners.
• Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly.
• Apply sealant, alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes.
• Load and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
• Determine and obtain correct type and size fasteners.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.
• Modification, repair, assembly of spacecraft.
• Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions.
• Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps.
• Check for good edge margins and alignment.
• Shim and/or trim parts as required.
• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes.
• Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s).

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with composite materials in either layup (lamination), bonding, or assembly of composites.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding of symbols, flag notes and general notes.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read travelers, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to use precision calibrated tools-torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Familiarity with hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Collaboration with production engineers and quality personnel to develop and document activities.
• Ability to effectively communication (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Awareness of financial and commercial considerations.
• Must be a team player and be able to function in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft suite of products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-23.00 /hr.