Composite Fabricator III

avav; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Petaluma, CA, seeks a Composite Fabricator III to work with engineering staff, technicians and suppliers on tooling, structures and components.

You will follow design drawings and layup processes, fabricate tooling, fixtures and parts, and inspect with precision instruments while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of hands-on composite fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of layup processes and reading blueprints.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and computer use.
• Experience using hand/power tools (jitterbug, dotco).

Responsibilities

• Follows design drawing instructions and process instructions.
• Collaborates with Engineering to fabricate tooling and fixtures and resolve issues.
• Fabricates tooling, fixtures and components from various materials.
• Operates hand/power tools for cutting or trimming as required.
• Performs bonding/curing in layup processes and uses precision measuring tools to check work.
• Adheres to safety requirements and handles moderately difficult tasks.

Skills

Layup processes

Blueprint interpretation

Reading drawings

Computer proficiency

Hand/power tools experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth gauges

Jitterbug

Dotco

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Composite Fabricator III works closely with engineering staff, technicians, and vendors/suppliers in the fabrication of tooling, structures, and components utilizing a variety of materials.

Position Responsibilities

• Follows design drawing instructions and written process instructions
• Works with Engineering in performing fabrication and assembly tasks as well as resolving tooling issues
• Works with and fabricates tooling, fixtures, jigs, etc. from one or more materials
• Operates hand/power tools (e.g., jitterbug, dotco) for cutting or trimming, as required
• Works with materials to perform bonding/curing (e.g., thermal plastic, rubber, resins, adhesives) in the experimental layup process, as required
• Uses precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, scales, micrometers) to check work performed
• Adheres to all safety requirements
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on new assignments
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School diploma or GED equivalentis required
• Minimum 2 - 4 years of hands‑on composite fabrication experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Demonstrated knowledge of layup processes
• Demonstratedknowledge in using precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.)
• Experienced in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to download work instructions, as applicable
• Experienced using hand/power tools (i.e. jitterbug, dotco)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Demonstrated competency incalculation ofmath dimensions working with sample parts, sketches and/or verbal instructions for fabricating details, as required
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a R&D and Production environment (Constant)
• Must be able to lift and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes up to and between 10 lbs. (Frequently) and 20 lbs. (Occasional)
• Requires ability to perform the following: reaching, handling, turning/twisting, lifting/lowering, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, contact with metals and composites, exposure to moving parts and tools, pinch points, sharp cutters and slipping hazards, noise and atmospheric conditions, and the use of personal safety gear for face/eye, respiration, ears and feet. (Frequent)
• May require working from high/exposed places, tight spaces and work from ladders (Occasional)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary Range

$23 - $35

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.