Inspection Stamper (Composites)-1st Shift
About The Position
The Inspection Stamper (Composites) 1st Shift will perform routine visual inspections of components, parts, and/or products for the Clean Room, according to detailed job instructions and procedures. Identifies routine quality issues and resolves problems to meet quality requirements. This position will need knowledge and experience with placing resin pre-impregnated fabrics and tapes onto layup molds using hands, wrists, and arms to apply pressure and remove air pockets. This position will also need knowledge and experience in handling and preparing adhesive core and other layup materials, while cutting vacuum bag materials to create vacuum bags.
Requirements
- A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
- Minimum two years on the job experience as a Composite Technician or related technical role.
- Experience on how to lay up and vacuum bag a complex part with minimal or no supervision.
- Knowledgeable and well-versed in composites and composites terms. Understands the overall composites manufacturing process (design, tooling, layup, cure, trim, assembly, and inspection).
- Ability to follow detailed job instructions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Capable of identifying and independently resolving routine issues.
- Proficient computer skills
- Basic understanding of Applied Composites’ ERP system.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
- Ability to work independently using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion.
- Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and others on a daily basis.
- Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform in process inspections for the Laminating Department, and identify any issues with ply layup, FOD, bridging, and assisting technicians in remedy prior to next operation.
- Ability to inspect parts in which errors are difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of customer business, material, or equipment to resolve.
- Ensures layups and vacuum bags are prepared according to the requirements of manufacturing travelers.
- Must be able to read basic instructions and diagrams in English.
- Must have knowledge of basic shop math skills (ruler & calipers).
- Familiar with standard shop practices and quality standards in the aerospace industry.
- Ability to do accurate work at a fast pace.
- Ability to form materials to molds and remove air bubbles using hands, squeegees, and heat guns.
- Ability to trim laminated fabric using scissors or knife.
- Ability to perform documents audits and educate on the importance of accuracy.
- Knowledge of complete functions with minimal scrap or errors.
- Great understanding of NADCAP & AS9100 requirements.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Must be able to work 1st shift hours plus overtime as necessary.
- Treats all information and data within the organization and scope of the position and maintains confidentiality and security at all times.
- Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
- Reports promptly any suspected or potential violations to laws, regulations, procedures, policies and practices, and cooperates in related investigation.
- Conducts all transactions in compliance with all company policies, procedures, standards and practices.
- Is knowledgeable of, observes and complies with Codes of Safe Practice, safety policies and emergency procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
