Applied Composites · 14 hours ago
Composite Technician
Indianapolis, IN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expApplied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. They are seeking a Composite Technician 2 responsible for laying up resin pre-impregnated fabrics onto molds, ensuring quality and adherence to manufacturing standards.
AerospaceManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Read and follow basic instructions and diagrams in English
Use basic shop math skills to record information such as freezer out-time, or mixture weights
Follow standard shop practices and quality standards in the aerospace industry
Prepare molds using shop-approved release agents
Layup materials to molds and remove air pockets using approved hands, squeegees, and heat guns
Occasionally mix resins and catalysts as specified
Trim laminated fabric using scissors or knives without damaging the layup mold
Perform physical and environmental checks and document work for manufacturing travelers
Builds semi-complex ply-buildups under minimal supervision, ensuring that the plies are well-compacted
Vacuum bag parts applying best practices, ensuring that the vacuum bags do not leak during cure
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary
Actively demonstrates all safety policies and procedures
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
3-5 years of relevant experience
Ability to lay up and vacuum bag complex parts
Previous composites experience and/or knowledge
Possesses knowledge of composites and composite terms
Awareness of the overall composites process (design, tooling, layup, cure, trim, assembly, and inspection)
Possesses excellent technical management and communication skills
Ability to manage time to get work completed on schedule
Ability to communicate process issues with leads, supervisors, and engineering
Ability to coordinate workflow with other departments
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment performing accurate and quality products
Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures
Good manual dexterity required to work with small parts
Capable of recognizing and solving typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options
Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary
Actively demonstrates all safety policies and procedures
Read and follow basic instructions and diagrams in English
Use basic shop math skills to record information such as freezer out-time, or mixture weights
Follow standard shop practices and quality standards in the aerospace industry
Prepare molds using shop-approved release agents
Layup materials to molds and remove air pockets using approved hands, squeegees, and heat guns
Occasionally mix resins and catalysts as specified
Trim laminated fabric using scissors or knives without damaging the layup mold
Perform physical and environmental checks and document work for manufacturing travelers
Builds semi-complex ply-buildups under minimal supervision, ensuring that the plies are well-compacted
Vacuum bag parts applying best practices, ensuring that the vacuum bags do not leak during cure
Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings and matching
Tuition reimbursement
Other developmental opportunities
Company
Applied Composites
Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-01Debt Financing
2017-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff Murphy
Chief Financial Officer
Abigail Lujano
Human Resources Business Partner
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