Manufacturing/Composites Technician

Responsibilities

• Composite Part Fabrication: wet layup/prepreg parts using multiple epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, kevlar, foam/honeycomb cores, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming and storage.
• Electrical: wiring harness fabrication (stripping, splicing, soldering, cap/stow, correct termination, crimping and pinning/depinning connectors). Using multi-meters, wiring harness routing/installation, electrical component testing, troubleshooting, assembly and installation.
• Aircraft Assembly: trimming, jigging, installing aircraft sub-assemblies/assemblies, troubleshooting, MOD’s, repairs, precision hole-drilling, hardware installation and torquing.
• Flight control systems: fabrication, component integration, system testing and inspection.
• Working with Engineering on a daily basis through project builds, improving manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Build fixtures, rigs and other tools necessary for the installation and testing of parts/systems.
• Keeping a clean and organized shop/work area.
• Proactively plan spare parts, shop inventory, supplies, and tools.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on professional experience.
• 2+ years of Composite experience (lamination, bonding, trimming, etc.)
• Basic electrical experience and understanding.
• Outstanding hands-on skills with significant experience using basic shop tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand and follow schematics/build instructions.
• Ability to work independently and on a team with minimum supervision at times.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with little resources.
• Ability to adapt to changes common in startup companies and R&D environments.
• Good problem-solving skills and solution oriented.
• Proficient in computer skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)
• High School Diploma.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience in either fields of robotics, aerospace, robotics, automotive maintenance/repair and motorsports.
• 1+ years of Electrical experience.
• 1+ years of Aircraft building/assembly experience.
• 1+ years of Aircraft Maintenance experience.
• A&P License.
• Flight Test Experience.
• Experience flying planes and/or large drones.

Essential Job Functions

•  Occasional lifting parts and/or objects that are 50+ lbs.
• Standing 90% + of the day, sometimes 8 -12 hours per day.
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts, objects and tools.
• Multiple work environments, included but not limited to working in a busy shop, around different types of equipment, aircraft structures and outside.
• Wearing the proper PPE for different tasks.