Composites Technician

About the role

Composite technicians are responsible for manufacturing parts using specialized equipment, involving techniques to modify carbon and other composite materials. They must be proficient with mechanical machinery and possess strong interpersonal skills to explain processes to other Dallara employees.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and technical data sheets.
• Follow standard document procedures, including filling out Travelers and initialing paperwork.
• Perform complex composite lay-ups.
• Laminate parts by placing composite materials into molds according to schedules, books, or systems.
• Prepare parts for bagging, including positioning release film, peel ply, bleeders, thermocouples, and vacuum connections.
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing.
• Perform post-production processing: demolding, trimming, grinding, sanding, cutting, drilling, countersinking, and cleaning.
• Surface prep using grit blast, hand abrade, and power abrasion techniques.
• Handle, mix, and apply various resin/catalyst materials and chemicals.
• Make basic layouts or reference points on parts or assemblies to check dimensions using tools like calipers, micrometers, and precision scales.
• Verify work to ensure defect-free parts before presenting to quality control.
• Work efficiently and effectively with extreme attention to detail and continuous pursuit of excellence.
• Understand basic safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
• Interpret and apply technical data relevant to the position.
• Organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Regularly lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Stand frequently throughout the shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of basic safety procedures and personal protective equipment. Ability to interpret and apply technical data. Intermediate/advanced Excel experience. General understanding of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality management systems. Intermediate/advanced mathematical skills. Regular, consistent punctuality. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, fumes, machine vibration, noise, high temperatures, and occasional restricted work areas.

Qualifications

• Adept in technology.
• Team-oriented.
• Computer literate.
• Resourceful.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Ethically conduct oneself.
• Detail-oriented.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical data related to the position.
• Organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Regular, consistent punctuality.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, fumes, machine vibration, noise, high temperatures, and occasional restricted work areas.

Skills

• Adherence to company policies and operational procedures.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, work orders, and technical data sheets.
• Filling out Travelers and initialing paperwork.
• Complex composite lay-ups.
• Laminating parts by proper placement of composite materials into molds following schedules, books, or systems.
• Preparing parts for bagging, including positioning release film, peel ply, bleeders, thermocouples, and vacuum connections.
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing.
• Performing post-production processing: demolding, trimming, grinding, sanding, cutting, drilling, countersinking, and cleaning.
• Surface prep using grit blast, hand abrade, and power abrasion techniques.
• Handling, mixing, and applying various resin/catalyst materials and chemicals.
• Making basic layouts or reference points on parts or assemblies to check dimensions using tools like calipers, micrometers, and precision scales.
• Verifying work to ensure defect-free parts before presenting to quality control.
• Working efficiently and effectively with extreme attention to detail and continuous pursuit of excellence.
• Understanding basic safety procedures and using personal protective equipment.
• Interpreting and applying technical data relevant to the position.
• Organizing and planning work adhering to deadlines.
• Regularly lifting and moving up to 75 lbs.
• Standing frequently throughout the shift.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

N/A

Preferred Education and Experience

A High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of basic safety procedures and personal protective equipment. Ability to interpret and apply technical data. Intermediate/advanced Excel experience. General understanding of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality management systems. Intermediate/advanced mathematical skills. Regular, consistent punctuality. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, fumes, machine vibration, noise, high temperatures, and occasional restricted work areas.

Company Values

The three core values to be a Dallara person are Humbleness, Integrity, and Curiosity. Humbleness: We want to do our job well and with passion, determination, and competence, embracing failure, sharing knowledge, and overcoming difficulties with resilience, knowing that the greatest danger is to believe that you know. Integrity: We believe in keeping our word, respecting each other, and the promises made; we want to develop bonds based on honesty, trust, and the earnestness of human relationships. Curiosity: We want to do better what we have always done with promptness, enthusiasm, and love for knowledge, challenging what exists in new and adaptable ways, with the continued willingness to learn.

ITAR Requirements

To confirm to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EEO Statement

Dallara USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.