Junior Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
Peraton’s Acusil® production department manufactures thermal protection materials for customer parts. Materials are molded, cured, and machined to specification so they can be bonded to parts for aerospace customers. The team focuses on product quality, delivery schedules, and continuous improvement to reduce cost, rework, and repair. The technician molds and bonds composite, metal, or laminate assemblies and components into semi-finished or finished products. The role performs composite manufacturing operations, follows detailed procedures and specifications, operates specialized equipment, verifies product conformity, and maintains production and inspection documentation while supporting production priorities and on-time delivery.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 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.
- Microsoft Suite experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience with Microsoft Suite.
- Two or more years of experience with composite material production.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Perform composite manufacturing operations, including material preparation, layup, molding, bonding, curing, finishing, and assembly, according to established procedures and specifications.
- Interpret and follow work instructions, manufacturing routers, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Prepare, measure, cut, and lay out composite materials and other substrates to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Apply bonding agents and adhesives using approved techniques and processes.
- Set up, operate, and monitor vacuum systems, industrial ovens, and other specialized manufacturing equipment.
- Monitor temperature, pressure, vacuum levels, and cure times to ensure process compliance.
- Use calibrated measuring instruments, tools, and equipment to perform manufacturing operations and verify product conformity.
- Perform sanding, trimming, surface preparation, and finishing operations.
- Inspect in-process and completed components for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to quality standards.
- Identify and communicate material defects, equipment issues, and nonconforming products to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain production documentation, including manufacturing routers, inspection records, material traceability, and process verification.
- Follow material handling, storage, shelf-life, and chemical safety requirements.
- Perform multiple manufacturing operations while maintaining quality and productivity expectations.
- Assist with additional production activities and cross-training as needed.
- Coordinate with production leadership and team members on manufacturing priorities, production schedules, and on-time delivery.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
- Company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
