Manufacturing Technician (Composites)

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About the role

The Acusil® production department manufactures thermal protection materials that are applied to parts received from customers. These materials are molded, cured, and machined to print so they may be bonded onto parts. The customers we support are large and small aerospace companies. The mission of our team is to provide customer satisfaction for product quality and delivery schedules while focusing internally on continuous improvement of our processes to reduce cost, rework, and repair.

Our production facility is seeking a Composite Technician who will mold and bond a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, components, equipment, or structures into semi-finished or finished products.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes calibrated equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
• Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Operates vacuum and industrial ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
• Sands, burrs, and smooths over areas; applies sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Completes repairs on composite, metal, or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Verifies quality of finished product.
• Generates production packages including traceability.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Proper chemical safety handling.

Requirements

• High School diploma with a year or more of manufacturing experience.
• Dexterity for fine detailed work.
• Detailed and results-oriented, with solid problem-solving acumen.
• Ability to multitask and work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

• Desired:
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Two years of experience with composite material production.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing.

Pay

Target salary range: $39,000 – $62,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and health savings account.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company-paid holidays.

A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.