Composite Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience with composites or laminations OR 2+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR 2+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
• 5+ years of experience with composites or laminations OR 5+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR 5+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience with composites or laminations
• Basic Math Skills
• Knowledge of the following tool use (or if no previous experience, open to training on): Pneumatic tools, Caliper, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measurement instruments
• familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
• Experience working with material data sheets
• Shop organization and cleanliness
• Use of personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

• Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
• Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
• Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
• Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core
• Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.
• Integration of mechanical hardware
• Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.
• You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required.