Composite Technician IV

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production plans as identified by the Composite Superintendent and customer requirements.
• Manage/Oversee surface preparation and composite lamination/infusion/installation of various laminates/RAM tile(s) systems.
• Aid in material research, purchase requests, job planning, and material receipt.
• Aid shipboard leads in the creation and maintenance of QA binders, POA&Ms, Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), and daily/weekly/monthly reports to customers and Operations Managers.
• Cook up with other Lead Technicians, Operations Managers, and Superintendents for personnel assignments and job completion across multiple tasks.
• Assist shipboard task leads in shipboard installations and identify hazards and malfunctions. Repair/replace damaged equipment when needed.
• Ensure all personnel adhere to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety programs for assigned tasking.
• Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout procedures are being followed by junior personnel.
• Provide training for assigned personnel, to include filling out QA forms, organization, and other trainings deemed applicable for the growth of assigned personnel.
• Provide insight and feedback for training of assigned shipboard personnel. This includes training with RAM, various composite certifications, filling out QA forms, organization, and other training deemed applicable for the growth of personnel.
• Aid in maintaining the structure of S-Drive folders. This includes scanning and uploading of QA and shipboard documents to the assigned folder for tasks assigned to their personnel.
• Responsible for assisting with biannual evaluations and scheduling PTO reports for their assigned shipboard personnel.
• Proactive in promoting team building, employee growth, and recognition.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat DC. Proficiency with Microsoft Project a plus.

Qualifications

• Structural and composite background with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience (technical education and/or verified work experience in other composite industry sectors may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Keen attention to detail and quality metric driven.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus).
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to use power, pneumatic, and hand tools (e.g., grinders, saws, drills, impacts, etc.).
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Appropriate physical condition to work in a heavily industrial shipyard environment. Work involves walking up/down multiple levels of ships, exposure to heat/humidity, rain, cold, etc...
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of assigned projects.
• Flexibility with regards to scheduling and planned support due to changes in shipyard delivery schedules and changes to Critical Path items.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines. Shipyard competent person certification a plus.
• OSHA 10 - Maritime a plus.

Pay

R&P Technologies offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits.