Composites Technician - Finishing

Redwire Defense Tech•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Edge Autonomy is looking for Composites Technicians to join our Finishing team. This role combines hands-on skills with a strong knowledge of materials, including their proper handling and required personal protective equipment. Due to growth in our business, we have a variety of positions available ranging from entry-level Technicians to advanced; salary is based on a skills assessment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Ability to wear a respirator for up to eight (8) hours a day
Standing for two (2) consistent hours at a time
Ability to lift 50lbs
Experience in a fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environment
Ability to read and follow schematics, drawings, procedures, etc.
Ability to solve problems
Able to work together on a team
The ability to follow verbal and written procedures, good communication skills
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and listen to others
Safety and quality minded, strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with composites, resins, adhesives, coatings, measurement tools
Experience crafting, woodworking or assembly
Familiarity with engineering documentation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience planning, supervision, and coordination
Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Computer literacy
Any experience with process tracking documentation

Responsibilities

Follow shop safety requirements and other relevant policies
Complete production documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Fabricate, layup, trim, finish, or paint composite parts per production documentation
Maintain production tooling following verbal and written instructions
Support improvement of processes and procedures
Support Engineering development as needed
Support problem solving activities for technical issues
Support the development and training of other team members