Composite Technician II

About the role

The Composite Technician II position directly supports the PIC (Person in Charge)/Team Lead and is expected to actively participate in repairs and help with the day-to-day success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize a safe work environment, including participating in a daily "Plan of the Day" (POD) meeting with the crew and understanding the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) before starting work
• Work at heights for external repairs or in confined spaces for internal repairs; execute repairs confidently at extreme heights and in restricted spaces
• Clean and organize material trailer; maintain trailer inventory and communicate consumables needs to PIC in a timely manner
• Work effectively on a team; follow verbal or written instructions from PIC, Supervisor, and management
• Competently use a grinder to scarf fiberglass layers and visually identify ply layers/types of fiberglass
• Apply a solid understanding of the lamination process, including vacuum consolidation and post cure
• Perform accurate fiberglass and chemical preparation
• Properly set up 360 Platforms and 2M Baskets, including daily Platform and Rigging Inspections
• Perform tower rigging for suspended platform access and tag line operation
• Perform quality composite repairs following RCL's standards and/or written work instructions

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a ¾ ton truck while towing a trailer
• Good foundational knowledge of safe working practices and PPE for composite repair work
• Must align with RCL's Safety and Quality Culture
• Self-motivated with a high level of integrity
• Education: High School Graduate, GED, or relevant technical school
• Experience: 2+ years of composite repair experience
• Required Language: English; multilingual skills are a plus
• Certificates & Licenses: GWO, OSHA 10, BST, ART, CoHe, and BTT (RCL's GWO-certified training department issues all necessary certificates on an annual basis)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, along with HSA options, available from day one
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match, fully vested after two years
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement offered

Schedule & Travel

• Travel 100% of the time, which may include composite part fabrication at our main shop
• 6 day/60-hour work weeks are typical