Composite Finishing Technician I — Hands-on Growth

Composite Factory; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) matching

PTO

Employee referral program

Shift differential

Bonuses

Discounts on services/products

Climate-controlled environment

Job summary

Composite Factory is seeking a Finishing Technician I in Mooresville, NC to manually sand and trim composite parts to engineering specs, assemble with rivets and adhesives, and ensure quality. The role emphasizes attention to detail, tool proficiency, and strict safety compliance.

Responsibilities include surfacing, bonding, and assisting senior technicians, with opportunities to contribute to manufacturing process improvements and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass required respirator fit testing and remain clean-shaven in areas where a tight-fitting respirator seals to the face, in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Must be able to wear a tight-fitting respirator for the duration of the assigned shift, as required by the position.
• Successfully complete all applicable respiratory protection requirements, including a medical evaluation and respirator fit testing.
• Complete annual fit testing, with additional medical evaluations as required.
• 0 – 1-year experience in finishing and trim.
• Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Must be able to use small hand tools, sanders, rivet guns, drills, manual routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices.
• Must be willing to work well under pressure as part of a strong team.
• Exemplary attendance.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback.
• Understands, works within, and contributes to the continuous improvement of safety, health and environment requirements; adheres to all safety policies, reports safety and risk hazards.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction and completes tasks on time at expected level of performance.
• Able to maintain follow through and honor commitments.
• Works with the team to identify and drive productivity and performance improvement opportunities to support cost reductions.
• Contributes to building a positive work environment.
• Interacts well with fellow co-workers and is able to effectively communicate and actively listen.
• Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner.
• Able to perform multiple tasks.
• Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings and procedure manuals
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and work in various physical conditions
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manually sand or trim composite parts according to engineering drawings.
• Bond and assemble composite parts using rivets, fasteners, and adhesives, assist senior technicians, and learn complex procedures.
• Ensure assemblies meet bonding material and engineering specifications.
• Prepare composite surfaces by filling and sanding to required finish standards.
• Advise management on best manufacturing practices for efficiency and quality.
• Follow all health, safety, and workplace policies.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanding and trimming

Hand and power tools

Reading engineering drawings

Verbal and written communication

Respirator fit testing

Quality and safety awareness

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Sanders

Rivet guns

Drills

Manual routers

Adhesive applicators

Calipers and gauges

Measuring devices

Respirators

Job description

Composite Factory is seeking a Finishing Technician I in Mooresville, NC to manually sand and trim composite parts to engineering specs, assemble with rivets and adhesives, and ensure quality. The role emphasizes attention to detail, tool proficiency, and strict safety compliance.

Responsibilities include surfacing, bonding, and assisting senior technicians, with opportunities to contribute to manufacturing process improvements and cost efficiency.