Composites Technician III (First Shift)
About The Position
The Composites Technician III 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. Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Requirements
- Required Education: High School diploma
- Required Experience: Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools
- Typically possesses: 4–7 years’ experience in a technical field and/or construction, electrical, plumbing, facility maintenance
- Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and attitude
- Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities
- Builds composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques
- Utilizes ply-placement system for accurate lay up of plies on tools during layup process
- Visually inspects for FOD prior to bagging parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave
- Performs in-process inspections as instructed on work orders and as delegated by quality
- 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 leadership and provides guidance to more junior Composite Technicians
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
