Spirit Defense - Entry Level Composite Mechanic

Position Responsibilities

• Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials
• Work to instructions from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable
• Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground
• Work in confined spaces
• Work over head
• Work within a team environment
• Proficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges
• Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up
• Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).
• (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
• Composite experience
• Wet Layup, graphite
• Bagging of complex parts
• Working with hand tools
• Kevlar
• Fiberglass
• Epoxy-resin
• Composite sanding