Composite Technician I at Charles Industries, LLC.

Job Summary:

Bonds various materials, including composites and laminate, together to create parts, prototypes, or products. Operates measuring tools, cutting tools, and various other equipment to bind, laminate, cut, vacuum-bag, cure, smooth, and perform other operations on composite material.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cut glass template for products following and reviewing instructions, documentation, engineering models and drawings.

• Follow the laminate schedule and load the fiberglass properly into the mold.

• Apply vacuum bag and check for leaks to ensure quality parts.

• Use basic hand tools to release parts from molds and stages for trimming.

• Accurately use mold release and apply properly to mold surface.

• Use pneumatic power tools to trim parts to the appropriate dimensions.

• Performs basic finishing and assembly functions.

• Follows shop orders and verifies correct accessories are attached to the products.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety procedures and operating processes and procedures.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and volume.

• Define problems and troubleshoot situations using strong conceptual thinking abilities.

• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and mechanical equipment and tools.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Efficient time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• Previous manufacturing or relevant work experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up 35-50 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to high temperatures, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as coveralls and respiratorare required to perform specific duties. Safety shoes/boots are required.