Lamination Technician

Location

Greenville , SC

About the role

The role of Lamination Technician is vital to the growth of Materials Sciences LLC. This role manufactures products utilizing pre-preg lamination, wet lamination and resin infusion.

Responsibilities

• Working under minimal supervision
• Performs a variety of tasks, which require knowledge of lamination techniques, materials, tools and equipment.
• Reads/Interprets and follows Manufacturing and Inspection Procedures (MIPs) and Work Orders.
• Preparing mold or tool surface properly with release film, wax and other part release products
• Using pre-preg lamination techniques, cuts cloth and lays up products of varying tolerances.
• Preparing products for vacuum bagging (pre-preg) and resin infusion.
• Handling, applying, storing and disposing of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents per OSHA regulation.
• Supports and exhibits the focus of zero defects as well as "right-the-first-time" approach.
• Inspecting finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Completing of all required documentation.
• Inspecting laminate surfaces for defects, imperfections, foreign material (FOD) or other non-conformance, and correcting as necessary
• Complies with established safety directives.
• Maintains a clean work area
• Complies with established QMS procedures.
• Sand/trim composite materials (fiberglass, carbon, Kevlar) to proper dimensions based on MIPs, Work Orders and drawings
• Understanding basic math to calculate, weigh, mix and catalyze resin
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Other duties as required

Working Conditions

• May be requested to work extended hours or weekends.
• May be exposed to noise and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• A United States Citizen
• An understanding of basic tools

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for this role as the final manufactured components are typically high performance and require extreme precision.

Skills

• Knowledge of lamination techniques, materials, tools and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret MIPs and Work Orders
• Ability to prepare mold/tool surfaces
• Ability to handle, apply, store and dispose of composite materials
• Ability to inspect and correct finished products
• Basic math skills for calculating, weighing, mixing and catalyzing resin

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical PPO and HSA health plans
• Employee life insurance