Composite Assoc. 1 - Progression 1

Arrowhead Products • Los Alamitos, CA

75d

About The Position

This position will perform fabrication of Arrowhead Products Composite/Non-Metal components & products. It is a combination of the following jobs: Parts Identifier, Hand Builder, Laminator, Assembler, Insulation Fabricator, Fabric Cutter, General Service Person and Parts Fabrication.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Composites fabrication experience preferred and may be substituted for education requirement.
• Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders and production planning documents.
• Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and scales.
• Must be capable of working with tight tolerances such as + or - .001".
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Utilize blueprints and production planning instructions to perform marking, identification, trimming, cutting, drilling and assembly of composite/non-metal parts.
• Perform operations such as vacuum bagging/sealing, curing and trimming insulation materials, applying plastic impregnated fiberglass fabric and metal to semi-finished blankets, cutting materials to pattern, hand lay-up, wrapping insulation blankets on to ducting.
• Develop patterns for layup to produce parts to specific and drawing requirements.
• Operate curing ovens, power vise, fabric dinking machine, Gerber Cutter, routers, hand/power tools and other machinery related to composite fabrication.
• Work with materials such as honeycomb, coated fabrics, rubber, adhesives, cements, plastics and other materials related to composite fabrication.
• Make void-free laminates and perform acceptable repairs to parts per blueprint specifications or planning requirements.
• Make and perform tool setups as needed.
• Perform material use calculation and accurate tracking for inventory record keeping.
• Perform auxiliary operations such as handling/moving parts, tooling and materials, tool stripping, spray painting, steam cleaning and secondary wrapping operations.
• Assist the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products and to share job knowledge in the department.
• Record all traceability information of material used and log on shop travelers.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees