Production Technician (Prepreg)

About the role

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team and learn the fundamentals of composite production in the Finishing area. This entry-level role is designed to give you hands-on experience with production machinery, including setup, safe operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions
• Use computers and software with moderate proficiency
• Show high level of attention to detail
• Frequent movement, standing, and pushing/pulling; ability to stand for extended periods
• Understand and meet quality expectations
• Work independently and as part of a team with moderate supervision; able to perform job duties with minimal guidance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous production experience strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Strong situational awareness, ensuring safe surroundings and consistent quality of work
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and teamwork skills, perform basic mathematical computations, follow directions and to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve at an intermediate level
• Professional and effective communication skills with colleagues and leadership
• Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and applicable software

Skills

• Situation awareness
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Basic mathematical computations
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Computer usage
• Interpreting work specifications
• Reading and understanding diagrams
• Safe surroundings and quality standards

Benefits

• Coverage for Health Benefits start the first day of the month after hire date
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• Vision Coverage- VSP
• Dental Coverage – Delta Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment
• 401K with employer match
• Life, accident, and short term disability insurance

Pay

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Shift premium for night shift (5:45pm - 6:00am): $3.00 per hour

Schedule

2-2-3 Schedule from 5:45am to 6:00pm (Day Shift) / 5:45pm - 6:00am (Night Shift)

Physical Requirements

• The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists is frequent
• Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
• The ability to lift more than 40 lbs as part of a team lift
• Frequently be able to stand for up to 12 hours
• Accurate visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Ability to frequently climb stairs, bend at the waist, kneel, twist and reach
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time
• Ability to be respirator fit and wear respirator if required

Environmental

• Production environment
• Occasional exposure to a wide range of temperatures
• Works with potentially hazardous materials including epoxy resins and/or components
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time

Compliance with US Export Control Regulations

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these regulations, applicants for employment must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the ITAR and/or EAR.