Manufacturing Technician (Autoclave/Ovens)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician operates autoclave and oven systems used to cure aerospace composite materials. The role monitors curing runs to ensure temperature and pressure parameters are met and validates machine-operation quality. Candidates must be familiar with pressure and temperature plotting and tracking and be capable of critical thinking and technical decision-making. The position is based at Unitech Composites, Inc. in Hayden, Idaho, within the Manufacturing department, and reports to the Value Stream Manager. It is full-time, non-exempt, and may involve a day or swing shift. Travel is not required. The employee may be required to wear a respirator and protective gear, follow safety precautions, and work around humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Noise is usually moderate but can be loud at times.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Familiarity with pressure and temperature plotting and tracking.
- Ability to think critically and make technical decisions.
- Demonstrated success in production in a fast-paced, technically focused environment.
- Results-oriented, analytical, innovative, and flexible when dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multifunctional environment.
- Initiative and problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, evaluating options, and implementing effective solutions.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and communicate respectfully and diplomatically.
- Commitment to safety rules, guidelines, housekeeping, equipment care, and participation in safety training and safety actions.
- Relevant job knowledge and skills, accuracy, quality standards, efficient work practices, and timely delivery of results.
- Ability to participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Visual acuity to perform work at or within arm’s reach.
- May be required to wear a respirator.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience, preferably with composites or in the aerospace industry.
- Microsoft Office skills.
Responsibilities
- Review the resident manufacturing plan for proper instructions and specifications.
- Ensure all necessary parts and materials are present.
- Inspect each step in the process for quality and the presence of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
- Visually inspect finished parts for quality.
- Clean parts according to specifications.
- Place parts on outgoing production shelves.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities through implementation of the change management process and best practices.
- Assist with standard operating procedures for production operations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Replace tools and materials when jobs are complete.
- Properly dispose of hazardous materials.
- Follow health and safety guidelines and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
