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Job Descriptions:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions. Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts. Assemble components to form subassemblies per documentation directions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Each successive level of Composite Assembler builds on the identified knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the previous level(s) Composite Assemblers.

• Builds, fabricates, cures, and assembles various types of plastic, ceramic and composite products and assemblies; including bonded and mechanically-fastened assemblies.

• Interprets and follows manufacturing orders, and assures coordination of parts and subassemblies to exacting tolerances when required in building assemblies, incorporates design and/or modification changes

• Builds laminated assemblies by determining proper placement, and laying up composite plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds.

• Prepares parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections, checks seals on completed bagged parts for leaks.

• Assemblies compiling parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an autoclave, oven or platen press in order to obtain desired set and cure.

• Operates autoclave controls to obtain and maintain proper temperature, pressure and time cycle in accordance with engineering materials process specifications; corrects defects as required.

• Trims, grinds, drills and sands composite parts to precise dimensions.

• Mixes and applies appropriate adhesives to bond parts.

• Operates shop related machinery including, but not limited to, ovens, pneumatic tools, common hand tools and scales. Handles, applies, stores and disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents.

• Reads and understands technical drawings.

• Repairs damaged composite areas, utilizing a variety of composite repair methods including damage area detection, precise damage removal and preparation, wet layup repair, pre-preg repair, heat blanket, local vacuum bagging, temporary Caul plate fabrication and installation and repair finishing.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler I

• Works under close supervision.

• May work from engineering drawings.

• Builds laminated assemblies by determining proper placement, and laying up composite, plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds.

• Prepares, abrades and bonds composite and metal-to-composite assemblies.

• Rivets both solid and blind rivets.

• May install electronic components.

• Performs hand layout of features for trimming and drilling in parts or assemblies.

• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler II

• Works under limited supervision.

• May work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, manuals and/or appropriate engineering direction.

• Prepares, abrades and bonds composite and metal-to-composite assemblies.

• Rivets both solid and blind rivets.

• May install electronic components.

• Performs hand layout of features for trimming and drilling in parts or assemblies.

• Capable of performing wet layups.

• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.

• Trains and mentors new employees in proper trimming, abrading and bonding techniques, with supervisory approval.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler III

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Meets or exceeds productivity and quality standards.

• Ability to work at any work center in the department.

• Trains and mentors new employees in proper trimming, abrading and bonding techniques.

• May fabricate prototype parts from sketches.

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Compensation

$24.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed below apply to all levels of Composite Fabricator & Assembler. Each successive level of Composite Fabricator & Assembler has additional knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

Composite Fabricator/Assembler I

• Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail resulting in the production of high quality parts.

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to use hand tools.

• Must be knowledgeable in the use of process specifications.

• Precise measuring experience is a plus.

Typical qualifications for this level include:

• Documentation – skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation

• Basic Computer Skills

• Ability to differentiate between various types of composite materials

• Ability to operate equipment used within department

• Ability to read and follow processes and procedures

• Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform cutting, grinding, drilling of composite materials.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler II

• Must be able to perform basic lamination repairs.

• Must be able to use precision measuring devices.

• Must be knowledgeable in the use of process specifications.

Typical qualifications for this level include an intermediate level of:

• Math Skills, - Maintain the ability demonstrate skills equivalent to Blueprint I and shop math

• Documentation – skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation

• Computer Skills

• Materials Knowledge

• Ability to operate equipment used within department

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow processes and procedures

• Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform cutting, grinding, drilling of composite materials.

Composite Fabricator/Assembler III

• Must be able to use precision measuring devices.

• Must be able to interpret and work from industry specs.

• Must be able to handle and repair work.

• Must be proactive in looking for process improvements.

• Works directly with engineering to develop new components and or troubleshoot problems.

• Works directly with Manufacturing Engineering to refine manufacturing documentation and technics.

Typical qualifications for this level include an advanced level of:

• Math Skills - Maintain the ability demonstrate skills equivalent to Blueprint I and shop math

• Documentation – skills in reading and writing various forms of documentation

• Computer Skills

• Materials Knowledge

• Ability to operate equipment used within department

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow processes and procedures

• Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform cutting, grinding, drilling of composite materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Position requires a Final Secret clearance, with an investigation within the last 5 years.

Composite Assembler I

• Requires high school education or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing production.

• Composite background is a plus.

Composite Assembler II

• Requires high school education or equivalent

• Preferably minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

Composite Assembler III

• Requires high school education or equivalent

• Preferably minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

• Experience with aircraft fuselage a definite plus

• Experience with Vacuum Bagging, and various forms of Lamination repair

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

• Ability to perform repetitive motion

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

None.

Keyword: composite fabricator and assembler, trims, adhesives, sealants, fabricates, Drills, sands composite parts, lamination repairs, secret clearance.

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