Composite Technician I

Calista Corporation•Meridianville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Composite Technician I works with new aircraft parts, using oven processes, fabricating aircraft component molds, and vacuum techniques. The technician maintains and repairs composite aircraft components made of fiberglass and other carbon materials, and is responsible for understanding Army technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints, along with working knowledge of precision tools. The position performs composite lay-up, casting, assembly, repair, and finishing operations according to work instructions and quality requirements. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Composites certification from an accredited college or one year of experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience with precision tools, such as dial calipers, a hot bonder, torque wrenches, and a vacuum pump.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be willing to reside in the Huntsville, Alabama area; relocation is not provided.
Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to work with shop tools and equipment used in composite lay-up and assembly.
Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Ability to understand work orders, blueprints, and lay-up charts.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

Perform lay-up techniques, including pre-preg or wet lay-up, cutting, bagging, trimming, and/or machine operations.
Interpret work orders, blueprints, and lay-up charts to support product quality.
Receive and follow detailed written instructions from a supervisor, lead technician, or engineer.
Lay out, pre-fit, assemble, and cast polyurethane and similar materials on molds and surfaces.
Load and operate presses, ovens, and autoclaves, following equipment requirements and specified fabrication methods and sequences.
Select tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in work instructions.
Handle regulated and hazardous wastes and materials.
Work safely as part of a team to rig, lift, and transport large parts and equipment.
Use production tools to perform assigned work.
Use computers to record data in Excel and track time using Auto-time.
Cast materials to fabricate parts or support repairs using varied, generally non-complex products and processes.
Fabricate polyurethane and similar materials into subassemblies for pre-fitting before bonding.
Perform composite lay-up, vacuum bagging, cutting, repair, autoclave, and/or trimming work.
Verify work to ensure parts are defect-free before presenting them for quality control inspection.
Read and interpret drawings and technical manuals.