Junior Manufacturing Technician (Composites)

Peraton•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acusil® production department manufactures thermal protection materials that are applied to parts received from customers. These materials are molded, cured, and machined to print so that they may be bonded onto parts. The customers supported are large and small Aerospace companies. The mission of the team is to provide customer satisfaction for product quality and delivery schedules while focusing internally on continuous improvement of processes to reduce cost, rework and repair. Our production facility is seeking a Jr. Composite Technician who will mold and bond a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.

Requirements

High School diploma
Dexterity for fine detailed work
Detailed and results oriented, with solid problem solving acumen
Ability to multitask and work independently, as well as in a team environment
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

One year of experience with Microsoft Suite
One or more years of experience with composite material production
Understanding of lean manufacturing

Responsibilities

Utilizes calibrated equipment for manufacturing processes.
Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.
Operates vacuum and industrial ovens to complete bonding cycle.
Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
Sands, burrs and smooths over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
Verifies quality of finished product.
Generates production packages including traceability.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
Proper chemical safety handling.