Composite Technician IV

About the role

R&P Technologies is seeking an experienced Composite Technician IV to join our team in Pascagoula, MS. The role involves installing, repairing, and troubleshooting composite lamination and lay-up on US Navy ships. Responsibilities include providing training to technicians at lower levels, ensuring all work complies with safety and ship specifications, and managing daily production plans.

Responsibilities

• Train Technician Level III, II, and I personnel
• Ensure all composite production meets expectations of the Composite Superintendent
• Oversee shipboard installations, including composite manufacturing, outfitting, installation, RAM repair and installation
• Demonstrate and maintain leadership qualities, guiding junior personnel
• Deconflict issues during task completion
• Manage surface preparation and composite lamination/infusion/installation of various laminates/RAM tile systems
• Aid in material research, purchase requests, job planning, and material receipt
• Create and maintain QA binders, POA&Ms, TIPs, and reports for customers and Operations Managers
• Coordinate with other lead technicians, operations managers, and superintendents for personnel assignments and job completion
• Assist shipboard task leads in installations, identifying hazards and malfunctions, and repairing/replacing damaged equipment
• Ensure personnel adhere to company's QMS and safety programs
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures
• Provide training and feedback for assigned personnel
• Maintain S-Drive folders, scanning and uploading QA and shipboard documents
• Aid in biannual evaluations and scheduling PTO reports for personnel
• Promote team building, employee growth, and recognition
• Use Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat DC; proficiency with Microsoft Project is preferred
• Have a strong background in structural and composite work with 3-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Show a keen attention to detail and be quality metric driven
• Be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus)
• Speak and write fluently in English
• Have supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to use power, pneumatic, and hand tools
• Have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Have appropriate physical condition for working in a heavily industrial shipyard environment
• Be willing to travel to various locations for assigned projects
• Have thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines; Shipyard Competent Person certification is preferred
• Have OSHA 10 - Maritime certification is preferred

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat DC; proficiency with Microsoft Project is preferred.

Benefits

Includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.