Traveling Rope Access Level 3 Composite Repair Technician

About the role

The position offers sign-on bonuses for certain technicians, valid from May 2026 through December 2026. It includes different pay ranges and benefits for Level Technicians and Composite Repair Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Reflects an intense focus on safety, health, and risk management concerns.
• Follows Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Works in accordance with their primary task and job description.
• Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of rescue preparedness, rescue management, and advanced rescue techniques.
• Works effectively within a team structure to complete field and administrative assignments.
• Conducts a daily safety meeting with all assigned personnel.
• Represents MISTRAS in a positive and professional manner.
• Provides exemplary customer service and support that reflects Company values.
• Serves as a safe, effective and valued member of the team.
• Provide and receive feedback in a professional manner.
• Punctual, prepared, and ready to work at the designated start time for each shift.
• Completes assignments of Company training and workplace initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned and as outlined in company policies, procedures, and directed work practices.

Requirements

• Current Industrial Rope Access Level 2 or 3 certification, or the ability to obtain one.
• Mets the minimum age requirement for certification of 18 years old.
• Composite Repair Certification or three (3) or more years of experience performing composite repairs.
• Experience utilizing patterns, templates, and layouts.
• Experience working with fiberglass, composites, and other chemicals.
• Experience grinding with a 4” or 6” angle grinder, and or finishing sanding.
• Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions, or procedures.
• Experience working in a team environment, and ability to work safely at heights.
• Able to obtain a rope access certification within 60 days of hire.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, supervisors.
• Completing and submitting various reports in a timely manner.
• Must maintain any required first-aid, CPR, and AED certification at time of hire or within 60 days thereafter.
• Able to read, write, and clearly understand the language of the Lab and worksite.
• Must be technology proficient including but not limited to computers and communication devices.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of carrying out strenuous, repetitive, or tedious work often in adverse conditions (heat, cold, wind, extreme height, darkness, etc.) and often for extended periods of time.
• Frequent carrying, pushing, and pulling motions while completing work tasks or managing tools/equipment is to be expected.
• Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Capable of climbing a 300 foot ladder, unassisted.

Benefits

Employees must remain employed and in good standing with Mistras for a minimum period of 6 months and have worked at least four full 28-day rotations or an equivalent of 12 weeks of work. Paid in full after 6 months of employment and four full 28-day rotations or 12 weeks of work have been completed.

Pay

Level 3: $38-$46/hour

Schedule

While working under the supervision of a Team Leader, and within the scope of a written Safe Work Plan (aka Job Hazard Analysis), the Composite Repair Technician carries out a wide variety of inspection, maintenance, and repair services in the field setting. Almost universally, the Technician uses related equipment to access and complete work tasks at considerable height. The Technician may also participate in rescue operations, administrative tasks, and customer support. Work hours, locations, shift times, and nature of work assignments are not guaranteed and can vary greatly. Travel is extensive, and time away from home can span several weeks at a time.