Mill and Plug Detailer Technician

Company Bio

Since 2004, Merritt Precision has specialized in large-format CNC machining solutions for various sophisticated composite parts. Experience combined with a focus on relationships has helped Merritt Precision bring our customers’ most ambitious ideas to reality and success in the marketplace. With locations in Merritt Island, FL, and Sweetwater, TN, Merritt Precision provides 3D design, scanning, milling, and tooling services to customers with diverse composite needs. 

Job Overview: Mill and Plug Detailing Technician

The Mill and Plug Detailing Technician plays a critical role in the production and finishing of high-quality composite plugs and molds. This position is responsible for performing hands-on fabrication tasks including fiberglass application, sanding, and surface preparation to ensure parts meet strict quality standards.

Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and the ability to follow technical instructions. The technician collaborates closely with team members and leadership to complete projects efficiently while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running a lamination chop gun
• Applying spray putty to the plugs
• Rolling fiberglass once it has been applied
• Block sanding plugs (dry and wet sand)
• Using various hand tools as needed
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards
• Work in a team environment
• Must be flexible and willing to cross train within the department.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instruction of Manager/Supervisor/Lead
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Able to interpret all work-related documents
• Excellent time management skills
• Experienced in taking the best course of action in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team
• Experienced with working with composites preferred
• Must be able to perform tasks under time constraints
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Experience with Hand Tools- Rollers, Fiberglass chop gun, sanders, and scissors

Skills and abilities for success in this position

· Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.

· Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

· Manage one’s own time and respecting the time of others.

· Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

· Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.

· Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.

· Must have strong attention to detail.

· The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

· The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50lbs as needed
• Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment
• Must be able to climb in and out of the plug
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit
• Able to work directly with fiberglass and resin

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Incentive Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Merritt Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Merritt Precision is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Merritt Precision engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.