Composites Technician III

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Composites Technician III is responsible for the hand layup and filament winding of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per specific work instructions, and/or customer specifications. Tasks included in this position are tooling fabrication, tool prep for lay-up, hand lay-up of pre-preg composite material using a variety of techniques and processes, vacuum bagging, precision trimming and layup techniques.

ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Builds composite parts using appropriate hand layup techniques

Visually inspects for FOD prior to bagging parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave

Performs in-process inspections as instructed on work orders and as delegated by quality

Reads precision measuring tools and instruments

Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required

Operation of ply cutting and curing equipment

Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions

Reads and understands blueprints and drawings

Assists with basic facility maintenance and clean-up

Demonstrates leadership and provides guidance to more junior Composites Technicians

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Education: High School diploma

Required Experience: Experience with basic hand and power tools

Typically possesses: 4-7 years’ experience in aerospace and defense advanced composites manufacturing environment

Possesses computer proficiency and familiarity with common office applications

Demonstrates passion for the aerospace and defense industry, and strong desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic

Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting

Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

Full-time