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Composite Technician

Innovative Composite Engineering, White Salmon, WA, United States


Overview
Primary Purpose Of Position
Fabrication of composite (carbon fiber and fiberglass) parts utilizing pre-preg materials through use of machinery, hand and power tools. Pre-preg is a dry material that is heat activated; no wet resins or toxic fumes that are usually associated with composite production.

Responsibilities

Cutting of raw material

Lamination of patterns through precise alignment and ironing together

Rolling tubing in a table roll process — applying plies of material to a metal tool and having these plies rolled around the tool with a power-driven table

Cello wrapping of tubing that has been rolled in the table roll process

Loading and unloading of curing ovens and presses

Removal of tubing from tooling

Cleaning and preparation of tooling

Finishing of parts including cutting, bonding, machining, cleaning and inspection

Packaging and shipping of finished products

Maintains a clean work area including minimal daily clean up

Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace

Additional Functions
Other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge, Skill And/or Ability To

Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to perform hands on activities

Demonstrates self-motivation and takes pride in their work

Ability to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimals and fractions). Must score 34 out of 54 on a math literacy test administered by ICE

Ability to interface with management, customers, production crew, work order originators and engineering staff to complete assignments

Perform as dictated by order schedule and work to due dates

Support implementation of continuous improvement

Preferred Education/Experience
High School diploma or GED

Any combination of the experience, education, training and requirements listed herein which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management.

Reporting

Direct report to shift supervisor

Works directly with other employees in a team environment

Works with engineering, management and production crew for problem solving and production improvements

Working Conditions
This position includes the ability to perform those activities to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position includes continuous and/or frequent talking, repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing and handling. Mental activities include decision making, interpersonal skills, teamwork, creativity, customer service, mentoring, use of discretion, presentations/teaching, problem analysis, negotiation, and the ability to perform math and to read, write, speak and understand English. Work is primarily performed while standing. Physical activities may include walking, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, crawling, reaching, grasping, fingering, repetitive motions of hands and wrists, sitting, hearing and lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying objects up to 75 pounds with help. Work is primarily indoors in a manufacturing facility with seasonal hot or cold temperatures.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to complete the role.

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