Composite Technician
Eagle Technologies, LLC · Newport News, VA · 16 mo ago
Engineering$16/hrFull-time
Summary of Duties & Responsibilities
- Construct wet layups and/or pre-pregs using materials like carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar.
- Apply advanced techniques including compression molds, vacuum bagging, and use of compression bladders.
- Ensure accurate operation of ovens according to the specifications for the materials and bonding agents.
- Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
- Perform part-fitting operations included but not limited to filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
- Bond variety of materials to parts, components, assemblies, equipment, or structures to complete products.
- Install different arrays of fasteners, rivets, nutplates, and other hardware components.
- Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
- Familiar with mixing resins and epoxies.
- Adhere to established procedures, engineering directives, and other standardized instruction methods.
- Perform a variety of manufacturing activities involved in the preparation and fabrication of composite aerospace parts and assembly operations in both development and production environments.
- Sets up and operates machines to cut, shape, and sand model parts.
- Construct full-sized and scaled precision models of products.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Team Player
- Good Math and Mechanical Aptitude
- High degree of general craftsmanship and good hand skills.
- Proficiency with various shop equipment including cutting/grinding tools, composite curing ovens, autoclave processing, table saw, band saws, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, or engineering drawings.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds required.
Credentials and Experience
- Will work on government contracts.
- HS Degree or equivalent required.
- Composite experience preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Pay
Starting at $16+/hr based on experience.
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
Eagle Technologies, LLC offers a full-time position with full benefits, competitive pay and opportunity to grow within a cutting-edge aerospace company.
Company Information
Eagle Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.