Rework & Repair Technician

Hexcel Corporation • Kent, WA

1d • $32 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is looking for a Rework & Repair Technician for their Kent, WA location. Summary pay range: $ 32.35 – $38.06 hourly wage rate. Hexcel is looking for a Rework & Repair Technician for their Kent, WA location. The Rework & Repair Technician will be responsible for a variety of composite part repairs per engineering disposition and customer repair specifications as well as providing training and guidance to Rework & Repair Operators.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in lamination, assembly, and/or equivalent certification from an approved Hexcel program.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Rework and Repair Operation.
• Experience with processing tags.
• Must be able to work around dust, chemicals, prepregs or adhesives, sealants, paints and cleaners on a regular basis.
• Have a history of strong performance: no suspension-level discipline within the last 12 months, proven ability to work with minimal supervision, and have a positive attitude about safety.
• Excellent attendance record; applicant cannot have more than three (3) infractions.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and following work instructions, procedures, contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook email.
• Strong reading and analytical skills.
• Push/Pull: < 35lbs
• Lift: < 50lbs
• Carry: < 50lbs
• Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, process and material specifications, manufacturing planning, rejection tag discrepancies and engineering dispositions.
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with repairing composites.
• Follow oral and written instructions and write/record processes as required.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Have an understanding of prepreg materials and their working practices including use of MATRAC systems.
• Be able to properly step back plies for standard structural composite repair.
• Have a basic understanding of core types, ribbon directions.
• Have basic understanding of autoclave and oven cure processes and procedures.
• Understand the operation of hot bond machine to achieve desired cure per process specifications and MRB disposition.
• Use pneumatic tools (sanders, grinder, air 90, drill, router, etc.)

Benefits

• Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed