Manufacturing Technician 1 (Autoclave)
About The Position
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Autoclave Technician 1 to support production through tool preparation, processing molds through cure cycles, de-tooling and completion of necessary paperwork and routine maintenance. Determines proper cure, procedures, monitors industrial Aerospace autoclaves and ovens, and related equipment. Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment with high quality requirements; example military, aerospace or medical equipment highly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures
- Proven track record of supporting stringent deadlines and handling multiple priorities simultaneously
- Good manual dexterity required to work with small parts
- Skilled problem-solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
- Effective oral and written communication
- All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Responsibilities
- Load tools and parts into and out of industrial Aerospace autoclaves and ovens
- Maintain autoclave and oven tools (i.e.: hoses and thermocouples)
- Determine proper cure procedures for parts and tools as required
- Maintain bag leak checks during cure cycle
- Read work instructions, production schedules, and cure charts
- Apply appropriate chemicals and releases as required
- Remove parts from tools or mandrels and prep for lay up
- Detect errors and possible areas of improvement with the use of lean manufacturing principles
- Perform work accurately and efficiently in fast past work environment with minimal scrap or errors
- Use standard aerospace shop practices
- Operate forklift to move/load parts and tools
- Operate autoclave computer to set cure times and start/stop ovens
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability coverage
- accident insurance
- critical illness insurance
- basic and supplemental life insurance
- employee assistance plan
- retirement savings and matching
- tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
