Composites Technician I (First Shift)

Karman Space & Defense • Mukilteo, WA

81d

About The Position

The Composites Technician I is responsible for the hand layup and filament winding of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per specific work instructions, and/or customer specifications. Tasks included in this position are tooling fabrication, tool prep for lay-up, hand lay-up of pre-preg composite material using a variety of techniques and processes, vacuum bagging, precision trimming and layup techniques.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Experience with basic hand and power tools

Nice To Haves

• >1 year experience in a technical field and/or construction, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance

Responsibilities

• Builds composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques
• Visually inspects for FOD prior to bagging parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave
• Reads precision measuring tools and instruments
• Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Reads and understands blueprints and drawings
• Assists with basic facility maintenance and clean-up
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED