Manufacturing Associate - Renewable Energy

TPI Composites • Newton, IA

210d

About The Position

TPI is looking for experienced production manufacturing associates to join the team at our composite wind blade manufacturing plant in Newton, Iowa. Our Manufacturing Associates are responsible for safely producing quality products that meet delivery and cost expectations in a high-performing manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and listening skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong eye-hand coordination.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail and quality.
• Commitment to mastering the craft of blade building and has chosen this position as a career path.
• 2 years' previous manufacturing or industrial experience or vocational training preferred but not required.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) individuals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Cutting fiberglass cloth to size, following template or blueprints, using cutting machines, scissors, or knives.
• Applying layers of fiberglass cloth onto mold or fixture in predetermined ply sequence, and presses cloth to fit contours on mold, smooth surface, and remove air pockets and excess resin using squeegee, scraper, or spatula.
• Encasing molded laminate in bagging material and bleeder cloth, attaches vacuum bagging apparatus.
• Dispensing, handling, and applying composite resins and adhesives.
• Trimming, drilling, grinding, sanding, and finishing cured parts to specifications, using templates, fixtures, tools, and power tools.
• Pre-fitting and assembling cured parts into assemblies or subassemblies, using jigs, fixtures, power tools, and fasteners, such as rivets and bolts.
• Following all safety practices and procedures.
• Safely performing tasks such as applying bondo and paint, operating palm sander and other basic hand tools, handling chemicals (resin, paste, acetone), laying fiberglass and balsa core, operating cranes.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees