Comp Tech

Description

ICE Job Description   

COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Title: Composite Technician FTE Status: Full Time – 40 hours 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Primary Purpose of Position:

Fabrication of composite (carbon fiber and fiberglass) parts utilizing pre-preg materials through use of machinery, hand and power tools.

(Pre-preg is a dry material that is heat activated, no wet resins or toxic fumes that are usually associated with composite production)

Essential Functions: Performs at assigned workstations: 

1. Cutting of raw material
2. Lamination of patterns through precise alignment and ironing together
3. Rolling tubing in a table roll process – basically applying plies of material to a metal tool and having these plies rolled around the tool with a power-driven table.
4. Cello wrapping of tubing that has been rolled in the table roll process. 
5. Loading and unloading of curing ovens and presses.
6. Removal of tubing from tooling.
7. Cleaning and preparation of tooling.
8. Finishing of parts including cutting, bonding, machining, cleaning and inspection.
9. Packaging and shipping of finished products.
10. Maintains a clean work area including minimal daily clean up
11. Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace

Additional Functions:

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge, Skill and/or Ability to:

•  Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Ability to perform hands on activities
•  Demonstrates self-motivation and takes pride in their work.
•  Ability to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole, decimals and fractions). Must score 34 out of 54 on a math literacy test administered by ICE
•  Ability to interface with management, customers, production crew, work order originators and engineering staff to complete assignments
•  Perform as dictated by order schedule and work to due dates
•  Support implementation of continuous improvement

Preferred Education/Experience 

High School diploma or GED

Any combination of the experience, education, training and requirements listed herein which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management.  

Reporting:

•  Direct report to shift supervisor
•  Works directly with other employees in a team environment
•  Works with engineering, management and production crew for problem solving and production improvements

Working Conditions:

This position includes the ability to perform those activities to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position includes continuous and/or frequent talking, repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing and handling. Mental activities performed by the employee in this position includes decision making, interpersonal skills, teamwork, creativity, customer service, mentoring, use of discretion, presentations/teaching, problem analysis, negotiation, and the ability to perform math and to read, write, speak and understand English. Work is performed primarily while standing. Physical activities may also include walking, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, crawling, reaching, grasping, fingering, repetitive motions of hands and wrists, sitting, hearing and lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying objects up to 75 pounds with help. Work is primarily indoors in a manufacturing facility with seasonal hot or cold temperatures. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

ICE is an equal opportunity employer. Per ITAR regulations applicants must provide evidence of US Person status by completing a U.S. Export Control Compliance Verification form at reception. US laws and regulations prohibit the unauthorized export of restricted technology to non-US persons. A US Passport is the most common document used, but not the only type accepted. Once determined, the documentation will be kept on file at ICE.  

ICE is a drug and tobacco free workplace.

• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.