Associate, Manufacturing - Renewable Energy

TPI Composites Inc•Newton, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TPI is looking for experienced production manufacturing associates to join the team at their composite wind blade manufacturing plant in Newton, Iowa. Manufacturing Associates are responsible for safely producing quality products that meet delivery and cost expectations in a high-performing manufacturing plant.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, math, and listening skills.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Strong eye-hand coordination.
A strong work ethic and attention to detail and quality.
Commitment to mastering the craft of blade building and has chosen this position as a career path.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) individuals are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Former TPI employees that left in good standing
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
2 years’ previous manufacturing or industrial experience or vocational training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Cutting fiberglass cloth to size, following template or blueprints, using cutting machines, scissors, or knives.
Applying layers of fiberglass cloth onto mold or fixture in predetermined ply sequence, and presses cloth to fit contours on mold, smooth surface, and remove air pockets and excess resin using squeegee, scraper, or spatula.
Encasing molded laminate in bagging material and bleeder cloth, attaches vacuum bagging apparatus.
Dispensing, handling, and applying composite resins and adhesives.
Trimming, drilling, grinding, sanding, and finishing cured parts to specifications, using templates, fixtures, tools, and power tools.
Pre-fitting and assembling cured parts into assemblies or subassemblies, using jigs, fixtures, power tools, and fasteners, such as rivets and bolts.
Following all safety practices and procedures.
Safely performing tasks such as applying bondo and paint, operating palm sander and other basic hand tools, handling chemicals (resin, paste, acetone), laying fiberglass and balsa core, operating cranes, etc.