Manfucturing Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations associated with producing proof of concept demonstrators and prototypes.
• Use advanced weaving/injection knowledge and critical thinking to produce as designed concepts per engineering instructions.
• Use diagnostic and communication skills to be the interface between engineering and manufacturing.
• Communicate what has been experienced and/or seen accurately and efficiently.
• Accurately and efficiently set up equipment per engineering instructions.
• Execute daily autonomous maintenance and start-up activities.
• Perform unconventional or highly prototypical processes.
• Absorb and communicate improvement methods and practices to increase predictability safely.
• Accurately complete/create documentation associated with development processes.
• Reflect reality of what has been done with attention to detail.
• Perform timely and accurate transactions of workflow in ERP system.
• Assist in performing required process capability studies, equipment installation qualifications, and process validation.
• Absorb and implement new equipment, process, and products as required.
• Participate actively on R&T teams/audits such as Safety Team or Job Hazard Analysis.
• Utilize RCCA tools.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety regulations, personal protective equipment requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• Perform upkeep of development areas and provide a clean and safe work environment.
• Review all documentation, assembly, inspection, test, packaging procedures and provide feedback.

Qualifications/Characteristics

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (aerospace or composites a plus).
• Preferred 5 years of relevant experience in our processes (Weaving / Injection).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions.
• Physical demands include: stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 pounds), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, fingering, and climbing.
• Must be able to operate across multiple platforms/Processes.
• Working conditions include: indoor production environment, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures, occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts.
• Physical requirements include: frequently positions sheets of material onto molds and/or manually sands parts, etc., frequent repetitive hand movements, use of hand tools – pliers, sanders, scissors, etc., frequently remains in a stationary position up to 75% of the time, must be able to detect and recognize visual differences between materials or parts, frequently moves molds and parts >25 lbs between worktables and carts.