GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Manufactures products using either wet lamination or pre-preg lamination.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels. Each level of has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator All:

• Performs a variety of tasks, which require knowledge of lamination techniques, materials, tools and equipment.

• Interprets and follows manufacturing orders.

• Using pre-preg lamination techniques, cuts cloth and lays up products of varying tolerances.

• Prepares products for vacuum bagging (pre-preg).

• Handles, applies, stores and disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents.

• Inspects finished products for conformance to specifications.

• Completes all required documentation related to assigned job(s).

• Follows FOD (foreign object debris prevention) practices.

• Complies with established safety directives.

• Maintains a clean work area to ensure strict adherence to 5S Standards.

• Complies with established QMS procedures.

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I:

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include

• Working under close supervision

• Math

• Documentation

• Materials Knowledge

• Tooling/Molds

• Equipment

• Process

• Quality

• Safety

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II:

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include an intermediate level of

• Working under limited supervision

• May work from verbal directives

• Math

• Documentation

• Materials Knowledge

• Tooling/Molds

• Equipment

• Process

• Quality

• Safety

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III:

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include an advanced level of

• Working under minimal supervision

• Responsible for training entry level employees

• Math

• Documentation

• Materials Knowledge

• Tooling/Molds

• Equipment

• Process

• Quality

• Safety

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Compensation

$21.00 - $30.00 Hourly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

• Ability to support a "right-the-first-time" approach that focuses on zero defects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each successive level of Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s).

Required Experience:

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills

• Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure

Typical qualifications for this level include:

• Math

• Documentation

• Materials Knowledge

• Tooling/Molds

1. Equipment

2. Process

3. Quality

4. Safety

• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II

Typical qualifications for this level include an intermediate level of:

• Basic computer skills with the ability to navigate around files

• Math

• Documentation

• Materials Knowledge

• Tooling/Molds

• Equipment

• Process

• Quality

• Safety

• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III

Typical qualifications for this level include an advanced level of:

• Math

• Documentation

• Materials Knowledge

• Tooling/Molds

• Equipment

• Process

• Quality

• Safety

• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing production

• Hands on experience, training, or education in laying up aircraft parts onto hard tooling using pre-preg carbon fiber

• Hands on experience, training, or education in carbon composite bonding techniques

• Hands on experience, training, or education in using epoxies and adhesive type materials to build parts and assemblies

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II

• 2 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III

• 4 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, stooping, kneeling, climbing

• Occasionally lifts and carries objects weighing up to 25lbs

• May occasionally manipulate materials

• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes

Working Conditions:

• May work in controlled and non-temperature controlled environments

• Occasional exposure to noise, hazardous materials and chemicals

• May work extended hours or weekends

• Works with a variety of hand tools, power tools and other related equipment

• Works in confined spaces

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

None.