Role Summary
* Seeking a Composite Fabrication Technician to support aerospace manufacturing by building and assembling composite parts and thermal protection systems. Responsibilities include lay-up, bonding, painting, and preparation of carbon fiber and fiberglass materials while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with engineering drawings. Drilling, blueprint reading, or auto-body/painting experience is a plus. Education &Job Requirements
* High school diploma or GED
* A minimum of 1year or more of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Mechanical skill set (experience with torque wrenches)
* Electrical skill set (experience with adhesives and wire handling)
* Must be a U.S. Citizen Preferred Skills
* Drilling experience
* Painting/auto-body would be a plus
* Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings Job Duties/Functions
* Working with TPS (thermal protection system).
* Performs composite-related fabrication of detail parts and subassemblies from carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other lightweight materials commonly used in the aerospace industry.
* Performs automated lay-up machine set-up and operation.
* Performs composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly tasks.
* Ability to understand the use and fabrication of pre-manufactured composite materials using blueprints, engineering drawings, and planning from nonconformance dispositions.
* Accomplishes these processes by using fabrication tooling materials and automated/motorized equipment.
* Accomplishes related functions to provide complete fabrication details and subassemblies via hand-lay-up methods or through the use of NC equipment.
* Ability to select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, hardware, etc., in order to accomplish work statement in accordance with planned operations.
* Report job constraints such as: errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc., in accordance with Boeing procedures.
* Prepares test articles, fixtures, and data collection devices to perform various tests.
* Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation.
* Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements.
* Works on articles of moderate complexity using established drawings and requirements.
* Be safety conscious; employ the use of safety glasses, safety harnesses, respirators, boot socks, and other pertinent safety equipment 100% of the time.
* Exhibit exemplary housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.
* Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and FOD-free work area.
* Coordinate pertinent information with employees on other shifts.