Junior Manufacturing Technician

The Acusil production department manufactures thermal protection materials that are applied to parts received from customers and these materials are molded, cured, and machined to print so that they may be bonded onto parts. The customers we support are large and small Aerospace companies. The mission of our team is to provide customer satisfaction for product quality and delivery schedules while focusing internally on continuous improvement of our processes to reduce cost, rework and repair.

Our production facility is seeking a Jr. Composite Technician who will mold bond a variety of dissimilar materials (composite, metal, or laminate) assemblies, parts, components, equipment or structures into semi-finished or finished products.

Responsibilities of the position:

Utilizes calibrated equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size.
• Applies liquid or solid bonding agents.
• Operates vacuum and industrial ovens to complete bonding cycle.
• Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agent being used.
• Sands, burrs and smooths over areas, apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges.
• Completes repairs on composite, metal or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
• Verifies quality of finished product.
• Generates production packages including traceability.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Proper chemical safety handling.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 or more years of related manufacturing experience
• Dexterity for fine detailed work
• Detailed and results oriented, with solid problem solving acumen
• Ability to multitask and work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Strong communication skills

Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check. Must be a US citizen.

The position may require a Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience with Microsoft Suite
• 2 or more years of experience with composite material production
• Understanding of lean manufacturing

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