Composite Technician 2

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Ascent Aerospace Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Composite Technician 2 to join our team at Ascent Aerospace. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for performing routine tasks in preparation for fabrication, curing, build-up, and assembly of various types of composite materials.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interface with leads, supervisors, and engineers to solve problems and improve processes
  • Perform composite repairs under supervision of more senior staff or supervisor
  • Fabricate composite molds and parts as per instructions/drawings
  • Lay-up dry fabric and prepare, de-mold, vacuum bag, and infuse composite parts as per instructions/drawings
  • Polish, de-burr, and grind composites parts, clean, properly use acetone to clean tools and release as per instructions/drawings
  • Drill, ream, and countersink
  • Vacuum bag parts for room temperature, oven, and autoclave cure/de-bulk
  • Assemble parts/components/sub-assemblies
  • Operate some manufacturing-related equipment, as needed (i.e. forklift, laser projector, oven, autoclave, ply cutter, helium testing, etc.)
  • Follow written work instruction and verify products meet quality standards as outlined
  • Perform general equipment maintenance, including checking all equipment at the start of each shift
  • Support quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and material to storage areas
  • Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 - 5 years of composites-specific manufacturing experience
  • Basic math and ability to read dimensional layouts and inspection equipment including ruler, caliper, etc.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and physical ability to climb in and out of tools, work on hands and knees for the majority of a shift
  • Knowledge of different machinery and its usage, including drills, hand sanders, jigsaws, table saws, etc.
  • This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; prioritize and handle multiple projects
  • Excellent attention to detail
Working Conditions

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
  • The employee may be exposed to vibration
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
  • May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
  • Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
  • Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.
Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

About Us

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent works with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.



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