Composite Technician

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor of the EPD business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader to step into a challenging role, own it, drive success, lead change and quickly make an impact at Curtiss-Wright. The ideal candidate will plan and perform all functions associated with the development, manufacture and repair of composite material components for a wide variety of assemblies, rotors and equipment. 

Location: Bethlehem, PA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

Work under supervision and receive instructions from appropriate supervision.  Work instructions will be both written, verbal, and digital, utilizing drawings, procedures and/or sketches.

Make decisions involving initiative and judgment for all aspects of production work associated with composite materials including, but not limited to: receipt, inventory control, preparation, mixing, assembly, cleaning, preservation, and repair tasks.

Setup and operate various types of equipment singly or in parallel.  Equipment includes, but is not limited to:

Chemical equipment and systems

Cleaning and preservation equipment

Cranes/Material Handling equipment               

Air/Shot Blast Operation

Tools – Hand, power, air, measuring, lubrication, etc.

Operate all material handling equipment within facility to position and transport work to or from work areas.

Keep work area clean and orderly. 

Observe all safety rules and observations.  Wear required personnel protective equipment.

Assist other classifications as required and directed.

Other duties as necessary

What You Bring

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearances

Associate degree, high school diploma or equivalent and 1 plus years of experience preferred

Experience dealing with chemical compounds would be preferred

Self-starter, goal oriented, customer focused, detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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