Fiberglass Composite Technician 2

Description

Position Purpose

Performs lay-up and assembly for the fabrication of composite structures. Works with engineering and mechanics to develop process improvements and to troubleshoot of non-conformances.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs lay-up and assembly processes, set-ups, and techniques.
• Sets up composite parts for fabrication; read and interprets drawings, planning, process specifications, and other documents to understand tooling, materials, sequence of operations, techniques, and other factors required for fabrication.
• Assembles and repairs simple to complex composites parts and components within quality and time standards; performs metallic and nonmetallic assembly and subassembly.
• Ensures all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and nonconformance issues.
• Checks units for compliance using hand-held precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and scales.
• Reports all non-conformances to manufacturing supervision or corrective action representative.
• Prepares rejection tags noting deviations from specifications on dimensions, finishes, material, processes, or quality when required.
• Follows all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.
• Reports job status and restraints to coworkers and supervision.
• Identifies production inefficiencies and suggests potential improvements to product or process.

Competencies

Safety and Work Environment Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others.

Follows Values Charter Safety : Above all else .

Effective Communication Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes email, text, IM).

Teamwork Works with and supports others to achieve organizational goals. Meets individual and team deadlines and responsibilities.

Assumes additional responsibilities when needed. Responds constructively to instructions and procedures. Listens to others and values opinions and is respectful of team members and other Erickson employees.

Works effectively with team leader or manager and promotes a positive team environment.

Accountable to Achieving Commitments Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy.

Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems.

Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.

Adaptability to Change Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions.

Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly. Actively identifies and leads change within area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of High School degree with preferred experience with specialized vocational training

in field.

• Training or experience using raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of composite parts and assemblies.
• Training or experience interpreting blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions.
• Experience listening and interpersonal participation, and able to work with others as part of a team which includes giving and receiving feedback and assisting others in completion of tasks.
• Able to complete and maintain all required training and certifications needed to do your job efficiently.
• Level I : 1-2 years Experience working with composite materials in aviation or other relevant industry, or equivalent schooling.
• Level II : 3-6 years Demonstrated skills using composite tools and techniques in aviation or other relevant industry(ies).
• Level III : 6 plus years Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of composite in aviation or other relevant industry Composite certification and Airframe and / or Powerplant license preferred.
30+ days ago