We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Composite Associate to join a leading Company located in Los Alamitos, CA.
Salary: $51,209.60 / annuallyShift:  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 standardsThis 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 requiredMinimum one year of aerospace experience requiredEmployees 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.