Composite Technician

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Indianapolis, IN

14h

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Composite Technician 2 who will be responsible for placing resin pre-impregnated fabrics and tapes onto layup molds using hands, wrists, and arms to apply pressure and remove air pockets; requires knowledge of fabric direction and ply orientation. Cuts vacuum bag materials and creates vacuum bags. Prepares parts for transfer to the autoclave department. Ensures layups and vacuum bags are prepared according to the requirements of manufacturing travelers. The technician learns quickly, works quickly, does not make mistakes often, perform high-quality work, works well with others, and is focused on completing the task. About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Requirements

A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
3-5 years of relevant experience
Ability to lay up and vacuum bag complex parts
Previous composites experience and/or knowledge
Possesses knowledge of composites and composite terms
Awareness of the overall composites process (design, tooling, layup, cure, trim, assembly, and inspection)
Possesses excellent technical management and communication skills
Ability to manage time to get work completed on schedule
Ability to communicate process issues with leads, supervisors, and engineering
Ability to coordinate workflow with other departments
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment performing accurate and quality products
Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures
Good manual dexterity required to work with small parts
Capable of recognizing and solving typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options
Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Read and follow basic instructions and diagrams in English
Use basic shop math skills to record information such as freezer out-time, or mixture weights
Follow standard shop practices and quality standards in the aerospace industry
Prepare molds using shop-approved release agents
Layup materials to molds and remove air pockets using approved hands, squeegees, and heat guns.
Occasionally mix resins and catalysts as specified
Trim laminated fabric using scissors or knives without damaging the layup mold
Perform physical and environmental checks and document work for manufacturing travelers
Builds semi-complex ply-buildups under minimal supervision, ensuring that the plies are well-compacted
Vacuum bag parts applying best practices, ensuring that the vacuum bags do not leak during cure
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary.
Actively demonstrates all safety policies and procedures
Other responsibilities as assigned