Composite Technician

Re:Build Manufacturing•New Kensington, PA

About The Position

Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing. Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential. Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment. The Composite Technician will be responsible for composite layup, trimming, drilling, sanding and other assembly tasks related to the production of aerospace components. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality composite fabrication that supports our continued innovation in aerospace manufacturing.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
Understanding of composite materials, resin systems, and adhesives.
Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
Attention to detail.
Dexterity to handle small parts and tools.
Ability to work in environments that may require PPE.
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in composite technology or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Composite Layup: Prepare molds, apply and place composite materials following technical drawings and specifications.
Perform secondary bonding of components with epoxies and resins.
Vacuum bagging.
Trimming & Cutting: Perform detailed trimming and cutting of composite materials using various tools to meet development and engineering specifications.
Drilling: Operate hand drills and other equipment to drill holes in composite parts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering drawings.
Tooling & Molding: Set up and use jigs, fixtures, and molds for the assembly process.
Material Handling: Safely handle composite materials, resins, and adhesives, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Quality Assurance: Carry out inspections and tests on composite assemblies, noting any discrepancies or defects according to set procedures.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, quality inspectors, and team members to improve processes and maintain high-quality output.

Benefits

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

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