Karman Space & Defense
Composites Technician II (First Shift)
Karman Space & Defense, Mukilteo, Washington, United States, 98275
Base pay range
$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr
Summary
The Composites Technician II is responsible for the hand layup and filament winding of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per specific work instructions, and/or customer specifications. Tasks include tooling fabrication, secondary bonding, tool prep for lay-up, hand lay-up of pre-preg composite material using a variety of techniques and processes, vacuum bagging, precision trimming and layup techniques. The Composites Technician II is also responsible for operating ply cutting, hydraulic platen presses and curing equipment as necessary. What You Will Do
Builds composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques Visually inspects for FOD prior to bagging parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave Performs in-process inspections as instructed on work orders and as delegated by quality Reads precision measuring tools and instruments Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required Operation of ply cutting and curing equipment Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions Reads and understands blueprints and drawings Assists with basic facility maintenance and clean-up Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic What We Are Looking For
Required Education: High School diploma Required Experience: Experience with basic hand and power tools Preferred Experience: >2 years of experience in advanced composites manufacturing Physical requirements: moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting Must be a U.S. Citizen Compensation & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement* EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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The Composites Technician II is responsible for the hand layup and filament winding of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per specific work instructions, and/or customer specifications. Tasks include tooling fabrication, secondary bonding, tool prep for lay-up, hand lay-up of pre-preg composite material using a variety of techniques and processes, vacuum bagging, precision trimming and layup techniques. The Composites Technician II is also responsible for operating ply cutting, hydraulic platen presses and curing equipment as necessary. What You Will Do
Builds composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques Visually inspects for FOD prior to bagging parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave Performs in-process inspections as instructed on work orders and as delegated by quality Reads precision measuring tools and instruments Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required Operation of ply cutting and curing equipment Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions Reads and understands blueprints and drawings Assists with basic facility maintenance and clean-up Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic What We Are Looking For
Required Education: High School diploma Required Experience: Experience with basic hand and power tools Preferred Experience: >2 years of experience in advanced composites manufacturing Physical requirements: moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting Must be a U.S. Citizen Compensation & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement* EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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