Composites Technician - Wet Layup

Redwire Defense Tech • San Luis Obispo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Edge Autonomy is looking for Composites Technicians to join our Wet Layup 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

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees