Job Details

Position: Composite Technician (Experience working in Aerospace manufacturing)
Location:  Westminster, MD
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: $25 - $28/Hourly (depending on experience)
Full-Time - 8 hours Monday to Friday
Contract to hire position
Interview: In-Person
Ability to Commute to Westminster, MD

Responsibilities:

• Perform wet filament winding of composite cylinders and hand layup utilizing automated and manual techniques.
• Operate or support large, specialized equipment such as filament winding machines, fiber tensioners, large ovens, and spray finish equipment.
• Composite finishing including abrading, labelling and topcoat applications.
• Operate or support crane lifts and forklifts.
• Adheres to equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in the fabrication of parts using a variety of materials and consumables.
• Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
• Cleans, reseals, and/or prepares tools and mandrels using the appropriate release systems
• Utilize manual, electric & pneumatic tools to fabricate and/or maintain composite pressure vessels, mandrels, handling fixtures, and tooling
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and defects using precise calibrate measuring equipment
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Driving energy transformation!
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment displaying a strong work ethic with close attention to detail
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Willingness to work overtime daily and on weekends as necessary to meet critical deadlines
• General mechanical aptitude and critical thinking
• Must be able to pass pre-employment skills assessment
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Strong desire to understand, and continuously improve production processes
• Understanding of equipment maintenance and diagnostic principles and failure root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
• 6S and Lean Experience
• Proven success as a “hands-on” technician
• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field
• Experience in handling/moving large aerospace components
• Experience working with high pressure systems
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field
• Knowledge of Filament winding machines, oven curing, tooling installation, nondestructive evaluation, bonding, and production control systems