Composite Associate 1 - Advanced

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

3d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Composite Associate 1 fabricates composite and non-metal components and products. The position combines duties associated with hand building, laminating, insulation fabrication, fabric cutting, general service, and parts fabrication. Work is performed using blueprints and production planning instructions, with responsibility for producing and repairing parts to specified requirements and maintaining material traceability and an orderly, safe work area. The role may also be assigned other duties consistent with the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; previous composites fabrication experience is preferred and may be substituted for the education requirement.
Ability to perform quality work safely and efficiently.
Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents.
Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and scales.
Ability to work to tight tolerances, such as plus or minus .001 inch.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous composites fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Use blueprints and production planning instructions to mark, identify, trim, cut, drill, and assemble composite and non-metal parts.
Perform vacuum bagging and sealing, cure and trim insulation materials, apply plastic-impregnated fiberglass fabric and metal to semi-finished blankets, cut materials to patterns, hand lay up materials, and wrap insulation blankets onto ducting.
Develop layup patterns to produce parts according to drawing requirements.
Operate curing ovens, power vises, fabric dinking machines, Gerber cutters, routers, hand and power tools, and other composite fabrication machinery.
Work with honeycomb, coated fabrics, rubber, adhesives, cements, plastics, and other composite fabrication materials.
Produce void-free laminates and repair parts to blueprint specifications or planning requirements.
Set up tools as needed.
Calculate material use and accurately track inventory records.
Perform auxiliary operations, including handling or moving parts, tooling, and materials; tool stripping; spray painting; steam cleaning; and secondary wrapping.
Assist the department in developing techniques to improve productivity, quality, and throughput, and share job knowledge within the department.
Record material traceability information and log it on shop travelers.
Keep the work area and equipment clean, orderly, and free of foreign object debris, and follow safety standards.
Perform other duties consistent with the Composite Associate 1 position as assigned.