Composite Tech Iii - San Diego, United States - Rock West Composites

Rock West Composites

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for
Composite Technician III.

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego, CA-92154 location and reports to the Production Manager.

Position Summary:

The primary position covers all levels of general composites fabrication and assembly using various processes which include VARTM, RTM, prepreg lay-up, vacuum bagged wet lay-up, and oven curing.

Essential Responsibilities May Include:

Assembly of complex composite hardware
Bonding composite structures
Mold preparation
Prepreg-Lay up
Vacuum bagging
Curing of composite parts
General fabricator
Trim and drill
Coating and finishing
Sanding, deburring and grinding
Experience machining composites or metals using a CNC, mill or lathe is not required but would be a plus.
Accurately follow written work instructions and ability to read component drawings
Perform basic dimensional inspection of parts produced

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 10 years experience in a Composites Manufacturing environment a must.
Minimum 10 years experience with closetolerance assembly and bonding of complex composite hardware.
Experience with the production of composite tooling and components.
Fabricate aircraft components using composite materials.
Perform prepreg and wet layups.
Perform vacuum bagging of the composites.
Work with carbon fiber, fiber glass, quartz, and Kevlar.
Sand, deburr, cut, and prepare / finish composite pieces.
Work with curing ovens and thermocouples.
Use monitoring and measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gages, etc.).
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and shop equipment for modification, fabrication, and repair.
Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes.
Read drawings and layouts.
Must own a comprehensive set of hand tools.
Strong work ethic.

Perks and Benefits:

100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
401K 5% match
Employee Stocks Option Program
9/80 work schedule: Off every other Friday
8 paid Holidays
PTO: Max.

4-weeks after 5 years of employment
- $2,500 tuition reimbursement

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position falls within $28 and $35. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us?
Rock West Composites cares about our employees Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.

Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement.

As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.