Composite Fabricator - 90204

Position Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, rework, repair, and finish a variety of non-metallic parts, tools, and assemblies to specifications using methods such as layup, foaming, bonding, molding, and drap forming.
• Operate mixers, impregnating equipment, heat treaters, curing equipment, formers, presses, and ovens according to established procedures, as well as various cutting equipment for flat pattern cuts of composite materials.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to provide input on design optimization for developmental and emergent projects.
• Utilize prints, charts, change notices, sketches, work orders, and engineering drawings to complete work assignments effectively.
• Impregnate materials and cut fabrics to size using appropriate tools such as knives and shears.
• Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances, ensuring proper fit within completed assemblies.
• Sand and polish molds to achieve smooth surfaces and wrap mandrels with impregnated materials to meet specifications.
• Place vacuum bags over wrapped parts, test for leaks, and seal any identified leaks in pressure and vacuum bags.
• Prepare and apply protective materials, lacquers, and parting agents to molds, forms, and dies.
• Load, unload, and operate ovens, presses, and pressure bags during the curing process of parts and assemblies.
• Drill, trim, seal, part-mark, sand, and edge break parts to meet production requirements.
• Select and secure appropriate tools, fixtures, and equipment to accomplish assigned work.
• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Perform Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) on equipment, including cleaning, oiling, greasing, and changing filters to maintain optimal operation.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles.
• 3+ months of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
• 3+ months of experience with structure materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.
• 3+ months of experience accessing a database for detailed work instructions.
• 3+ months of experience using precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.).
• 3+ months of experience in composite materials and fabrication.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable working from high/exposed places, tight spaces and working from ladders.
• Ability to work in noisy environments while completing tasks.

Conflict of Interest

• Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.