Quality Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

APPLIED COMPOSITES•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Applied Composites is seeking a Quality Technician focused primarily on preparation and bonding of test coupons. The position prepares and tests composite specimens to support the manufacture of aerospace and space-based composite structures. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday. The role requires a secondary certificate/high school diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. Applicants must be able to follow specific step-by-step instructions, make accurate measurements, use test fixtures, and lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR. Applied Composites provides a full suite of benefits and describes its workplace as one that treats employees with respect and provides support, knowledge, and resources to help them thrive.

Requirements

Secondary certificate/high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that supports successful job performance.
0–2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn and follow specific step-by-step instructions.
Ability to make accurate measurements using calipers, a micrometer, and an analytical balance.
Ability to use test fixtures.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Perform routine visual inspection of soldered connections and mechanical inspections of electronic and electromechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
Perform acid digestion fiber-volume determinations, including precision weighing and measuring.
Machine composite test coupons.
Use fixtures to prepare and bond test coupons accurately.
Use band saws and surface grinders.
Perform dimensional measurements.
Keep accurate records of test results.
Operate tension and compression test machines.
Operate other test machines as needed.
Support static load testing.
Monitor thermal cycling.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.