Lamination Production Technician

HEICO • Hood River, OR • 1w ago

Job Description

Role Summary

Composite Technicians will be producing parts and assemblies for the aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and other product line industries that are developed at our facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

Laminate composite materials into aluminum molds in accordance with engineering specifications and layup schedules

Operate industrial ovens and hydraulic heated presses in accordance with cure cycle specifications and equipment operating procedures

Demold cured composite parts and thoroughly clean, inspect, and prepare molds between layup cycles to ensure consistent part quality and mold longevity

Manually cut and trim composite materials using patterns and templates, and assist in developing new patterns to optimize material usage and layup efficiency

Collaborate with engineering to develop, document, and continuously improve lamination processes and layup procedures

Accurately measure, mix, and apply resins and adhesives by weight or volume per material specifications and process documentation

Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-compliant work environment at all times, adhering to company policy and tool control standards

Read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, lamination schedules, and engineering documentation relevant to assigned tasks

Adhere to all company procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards, and proactively communicate any process deviations or nonconformances

Skills & Knowledge

Proficiency in composite fabrication techniques using prepreg epoxy resins with carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and quartz fiber materials

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, job travelers, planning documents, and technical specifications

Ability to work effectively under standard supervision, following established procedures while contributing to collaborative problem-solving within management-defined priorities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is often required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Equipment Operated : Vacuum pumps, heat ovens, platen presses, hydraulic presses, special hand tools, ladders and mechanical stands.

Work Location : Open shop environment, and clean room.

Protective Equipment Required : Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses and respirators.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Must have experience working with laminating advance composite materials.

Knowledge of releases, prepreg, resins, composite bagging, adhesives, and curing presses.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-management, and vendors.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required.

Fabricate composite molds and parts to meet customer specifications.

Take personal responsibility for workmanship and productivity.

Ability to follow instructions and take direction.

Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.

Must have strong mechanical aptitude

Requirements

Skills & Knowledge

Proficiency in composite fabrication techniques using prepreg epoxy resins with carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar, and quartz fiber materials

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, job travelers, planning documents, and technical specifications

Ability to work effectively under standard supervision, following established procedures while contributing to collaborative problem-solving within management-defined priorities

Working Conditions

Equipment Operated : Vacuum pumps, heat ovens, platen presses, hydraulic presses, special hand tools, ladders and mechanical stands.

Work Location : Open shop environment, and clean room.

Protective Equipment Required : Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses and respirators.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Must have experience working with laminating advance composite materials.

Knowledge of releases, prepreg, resins, composite bagging, adhesives, and curing presses.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-management, and vendors.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP/accounting software experience required.

Fabricate composite molds and parts to meet customer specifications.

Take personal responsibility for workmanship and productivity.

Ability to follow instructions and take direction.

Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.

Must have strong mechanical aptitude

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