We have an outstanding career opportunity for aComposite Associateto join a leading Company located inLos Alamitos, CA. Salary: $51,209.60 / annually Shift: 2nd Shift This position will perform the fabrication of Composite/Non-Metal components & products. It is a combination of the following jobs: Wire Machine Stripping, Wire Machine Operator, and Wire Machine Specialist. Responsibilities : + Perform setup and operation of ultra-lightweight equipment per specifications and planning requirements. + Will fabricate wire ducts, shrouds, sleeves and hand push ducting. + Will identify part defects and make proper corrections. + Will cut and prep cuffs per blueprint and production planning specifications. + Will cure, strip and coat ducting as required. + Will perform spray coating and stripping operations of various parts using build mandrels. + Fabricate various types of wire and hand-push ducting. + Verify incoming material and components are compliant with the approved specifications. + Painting, vacuum bagging, and curing of various parts. + Remove minor imperfections using mechanical, manual, and chemical methods according to approved process instructions. + Will share job knowledge in machine operations for coating and bagging. + May assist M.E. in developing new processes. + Record all traceability information of material used and log on shop travelers. + Will maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards + This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. + Other job duties consistent with the Composite Associate Job Family may be assigned. + Specialist level will require the following: + Responsible for assisting the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products and to share job knowledge in the department. Basic Hiring Criteria : + High School Diploma or equivalent; + Previous manufacturing experience working with composites required + Minimum one year of aerospace experience required + Employees must bid into these classifications before progression is allowed to higher levels. + Specialist - Progression/Bid into Specialist positions requires 3 years minimum in the preceding classification , in the same family , prior to progression/bid. Desired Qualifications : + Knowledge of compounds, cure release agents, care and maintenance, and good knowledge of records, planning, and specification requirements. + Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents. + Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, scales, depth gauges, etc. + Must be capable of working with tight tolerances such as + or - .001'. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner . VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance