Composite Technician (US Citizen) - Ashburn, VA - JP6927

We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity.

Must Haves:

• Some past relevant manufacturing and/or fabrication experience (around 4 years)
• Trimming/drilling/cutting/grinding
• Woodworking/carpentry backgrounds tend to work out well
• Read and understand drawings
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent people skills to include working in a diverse, and dynamic team environment
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
• High School Diploma

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working in an environment that implements ESD and FOD controls
• Experience in the fabrication and integration of composite materials or experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2-year degree

Job Description:
As a Composite Technician, you will work in a dynamic, fast paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. Required tasks will include the fabrication of composites using various techniques and types of materials, composites integration, painting, lamination, composites trimming and bonding, etc.
In this role, you will be a part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all duties required to assist with the fabrication and integration of composite parts and assemblies. Tasks required may include:
• Constructs wet layups and/or Pre-Pregs of carbon fiber, fiberglass, and/or Kevlar utilizing various methods such as compression molds, vacuum bagging, and compression bladders
• Operates ovens to complete bonding cycle. Controls conditions of heat and time by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agents being used
• Performs minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming bonds a variety of materials (composite, metal, or laminate) to parts, components, assemblies, equipment or structures to complete semi-finished or finished products.
• Recommends updates for existing processes and reviews drawings in support of engineering
• Helps to design and utilize new templates to be cut out on a laser table or CNC cutting table
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
• Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety; upholding corporate safety standards
• Work in a team setting collaborating with manufacturing, planning and engineering
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Walking, bending, sitting, standing, climbing, and reaching for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, hold, and operate manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises.
• Willingness and ability to comply with all applicable PPE requirements (respirators, safety glasses, gloves, etc).

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