Composite Materials Tooling - Beachville, United States - Altus Technology Solutions

Description

Job Description

AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIRER, FIBERGLASS (FIBERGLASS LAMINATOR/FABRICATOR)

Location: Webster Outlying Field (WOLF); St. Inigoes, MD

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Secret

Description

At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.

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Altus specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering, prototyping, testing, and production capabilities, including design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to our Government customers. The Composite Materials Tooling & Fabrication Specialist, will be responsible for performing non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity on project articles, components, and support structures and equipment. We are looking for an individual that can use their Composite Materials Tooling & Fabrication Specialist, experience to add value and make a significant impact as a Composite Materials Tooling & Fabrication Specialist, to NAVAIR for this opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
• Apply layers of resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass/material mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and resins have jelled.
• Bond reinforcing strips to structures using resin-saturated fiberglass/material.
• Check all dies, templates, and cutout patterns to ensure they conform to dimensional data, photographs, blueprints, samples, and/or customer specifications.
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring, visually inspecting, or tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots.
• Manufacture, inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.
• Mask off mold areas not to be laminated using appropriate materials or special sprays containing mold-release substances.
• Select precut fiberglass/material mats, cloth, and bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.
• Mix catalysts into resins and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures using brushes.
• Pat or press layers of saturated matting or cloth into place on molds using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
• Release air bubbles and smooth seams using rollers.
• Cure materials at room temperature, under heat lamps, or in ovens according to technical requirements.
• Trim cured materials by sawing with appropriate cutoff wheels, hand shears, or trimming knives.
• Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fiber or composite parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.
• Perform other tasks as required to support customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Must possess a valid Maryland Drivers License
• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in fiberglass/composite material fabrication, assembly, and repair.
• Skilled with precision hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans, and project requirements.
• Capable of completing projects according to cost, schedule, and technical specifications.
• Ability to work tactfully with professional engineers, technicians, and management staff on all levels of effort.

Work Conditions:

Conditions will vary. Capable of working outdoors and occasionally from elevated work platforms with fall protection harness and in temperatures ranging from Position will include: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Overtime is a requirement of this position.

About Altus

Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit

Pay and Benefits

Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

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Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.