Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)

Position Responsibilities

• Develops lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
• Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Fabricates composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes. Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Assembles, lays up, or supports via autoclave, GFM, and other processes the fabrication of parts and components.
• Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
• Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
• Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and or production tooling per company specifications.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to work experience in Composites.
• Experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English.
• Able to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with set up and operate of GFM (ply cutter).
• Experience with set up and operate of automated fiber placement.
• Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting operations.