Composite Technician IV

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Composite Technician IV is a hands-on role, whose primary responsibility is performing a wide variety of composite plying, layup, fabrication, and assembly tasks. Additionally, Composite Technician Level IV will be responsible for the mentoring and training of Level I, II and III composite technicians. Including the ability to lead a team and/or special projects along with assisting company engineers and customer engineers.

POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

· Engineering blueprint interpretation

· Read and interpret work instructions and work orders.

· Mold surface preparation and maintenance.

· Composites material kitting.

· Perform lamination of pre-preg and wet Lay-up composite materials.

· Assemble molds to yield conforming composite structures.

· Perform vacuum bagging operations of large composite structures.

· Complete trimming operations, yielding close tolerances, using fixtures and various hand tools.

· Performs composite lamination using VRTM & RTM techniques

· Performs composite lamination using wet layup techniques

· Lamination of complex structures using smart tooling techniques

· Assist Engineers in the design and production of carbon and fiberglass molds.

· Provide support to internal engineers and customer engineers.

· Structure repair

· Ability to lead a team or project.

· Provide mentorship and training to other composite technicians.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Engineering blueprint interpretation

· Read and interpret work instructions and work orders.

· Mold surface preparation and maintenance.

· Composites material kitting.

· Perform lamination of pre-preg and wet Lay-up composite materials.

· Assemble molds to yield conforming composite structures.

· Perform vacuum bagging operations of large composite structures.

· Complete trimming operations, yielding close tolerances, using fixtures and various hand tools.

· Performs composite lamination using VRTM & RTM techniques

· Performs composite lamination using wet layup techniques

· Lamination of complex structures using smart tooling techniques

· Assist Engineers in the design and production of carbon and fiberglass molds.

· Provide support to internal engineers and customer engineers.

· Structure repair

· Ability to lead a team or project.

· Provide mentorship and training to other composite technicians.

Education and Experience

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less O

• 11-20 lbs O

• 21-50 lbs O

• 51-100 lbs N

• Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less O

• 13-25 lbs O

• 26-40 lbs O

• 41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

· Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.

· Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.

· Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials.

· Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.

· Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.

· Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Required Safety Glasses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an on-site presence. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and may be noisy at times. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Apex Space and Defense prides itself on delivering the highest quality, large- and small-scale composite structures for our aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. APEX, Santa Ana, has over 50 years of experience from our roots in auto racing through years of supporting aerospace and defense. The key to our success is largely dependent on our dedicated family of hard-working team members with a can-do attitude. We’re currently searching for a Service Technician to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success.

Apex Space and Defense prides itself on delivering the highest quality, large- and small-scale composite structures for our aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. APEX, Santa Ana, has over 50 years of experience from our roots in auto racing through years of supporting aerospace and defense. The key to our success is largely dependent on our dedicated family of hard-working team members with a can-do attitude. We’re currently searching for a Service Technician to join our ranks and continue our tradition of success.