Composite Technician II

R&P Technologies • Pascagoula, MS

14d • Onsite

About The Position

R&P Technologies is looking for an experienced Composite Technician to fill a full-time position undertaking a variety of tasks relating to installing, repairing, and troubleshooting composite lamination and lay up onboard US Navy ships in Pascagoula, MS. We support several different ship classes and types at various Navy installations around the United States coastal areas. Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, technicians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions.

Requirements

• Must be a Composite Technician with a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement)
• Composite Owner’s Manual familiarity and proficiency
• Composite Work Item Workbook familiarity and proficiency
• Must be familiar with NAVY Standard Items
• Ability to read, understand and follow customer work item requirements and drawings.
• Individual must have a keen attention to detail and be quality metric driven
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities
• Flexibility with regards to scheduling and planned support due to constant Navy movement
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines
• Ability to obtain and maintain Navy DBIDS security credentials

Nice To Haves

• Secret DOD security Clearance preferred
• Shipyard competent person certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Undergo composite certification and qualification training
• As part of a small team, execute composite / installation trade repairs and modifications to shipboard composite structures
• Ensure work being performed complies with applicable installation procedures and practices
• Ensure all required documentation is completed and retained in the project QA book
• Report daily progress updates to your supervisor or lead
• Adhere to all safety precautions associated with composite material handling and use and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations when handling, transporting and disposing of composite material and hazardous material/waste
• Adhere to all shipyard, shipboard, and OSHA safety requirements
• Maintain quality standards associated with composite repair and installation as prescribed by the Composite Workbooks and Composite Owner’s Manual associated with this work
• Knowing how to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, design notices, etc.
• Familiar with basic computer skills
• Familiar with MS-Office programs including Word and Excel.

Benefits

• R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees