Job description

Composite Technician I/ 191293

Duration: 6+ months with possibility of Extension

Location: 28200 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150

Shift: 1st Shift 6AM - 2:30PM - some OT M-F - occasional Saturdays

Job Description

• We really would like to find someone that has worked with fiberglass insulation, or home improvement, or caulking and gluing. These candidates will be given first preference.
• Transferable skill sets: Carpenter, Dry wall work, framer, fabricator, hobbies that are artistic in nature. Based on the experience, and from talking to them candidates, the HM will place them in one of these three areas. Experience with small hand tools experience will be considered - composite experience not required.
• The Composite Technician I, an entry level role, will work with carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, and high-modulus composite materials and parts.
• The Composite Technician will fabricate composite parts and complete required paperwork and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare molds for lay-up and maintain mold surface quality. 10%
• Verify ply materials and counts are correct before the lamination process. 10%
• Maintain proper ply orientation sequence during kitting and lamination. 10%
• Lay-up into molds using prep-impregnated material, or apply liquid resin to materials and lay-up into molds. 40%
• Prepare vacuum bags following general bagging and debagging procedures. 10%
• Trim, drill and assemble composite parts using small hand tools. 20%

Education and Experience (required):

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (required):

• Ability to work overtime and some weekends.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to ensure part conformity and continuous improvement.
• Mechanical skills, upper body strength, and dexterity.
• Ability to consistently follow strict policies and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (preferred):

• Demonstrated skill with small hand tools (drills, sanders, grinders).
• Basic computer and math skills.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone in an office environment.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; laydown, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in a shop environment.
• The employee is required to frequently sit and stand to complete tasks performed at variable bench levels.
• The employee will frequently use fine finger manipulation to accomplish pre-assembly, assembly, or finishing tasks. Light to moderate lifting is required.
• May lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: One location

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