Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Design Support Technician

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

XWING is looking for a Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Design Support Technician in California, MO. This position requires hands-on skills in fabricating and detailing composite tooling and working knowledge of CAD software. A strong candidate will have at least one year of manual lathe and machining experience, and the ability to work well in a team. The role offers a competitive pay rate of $21-$31/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manual lathe and milling machining experience.
• Ability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials.

Responsibilities

• Document all work performed per company and department requirements.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Consistently display willingness to work and communicate in a team environment.

Skills

Fabricating

Detailing

3D modeling software

Manual lathe and milling machining

Mechanical skills relating to assemblies

Understanding of composite & metallic materials

Manual dexterity

CAD software

Respirator certification

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Composite & Steel Tooling Fabrication & Design Support Technician

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Composite Tooling Fabricator to join our team. Qualifying skills for the position includes , but is not limited to, Fabricating, detailing and preparing composite tooling master model surfaces for tooling prepreg and resin infusion layup processes. Supporting tooling design of fixture modifications using 3D modeling software. Applicants must be proficient in Hand lay up of dry fiber and prepreg materials and their associated methodologies. Your responsibilities will include building, detailing, sealing and releasing foam master model plugs in preparation for producing composite tooling. Additionally, you will take part in the preparation and assembly of steel and aluminum molds and fixturing. The optimal candidate will possess the ability to learn and apply the methodology of GD&T as it pertains to the metrology process in the utilization of portable CMM equipment in support of the tooling dept inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Document all work performed per company and department requirements.
• Continually strive to further working knowledge by applying and documenting verbal and written instructions.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Consistently display willingness to work and communicate in a team environment.

Required

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Work schedule for this position is Monday- Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm.
• 1yr Manual lathe and milling machining experience.
• Mechanical skills relating to assemblies
• Understanding of composite & metallic materials
• Manual dexterity and ability to use hand & power tools efficiently and effectively.
• Familiar with CAD software.
• Able to become certified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs
• Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials.

Desired

CNC Machining or programming experience is a plus but not required

Additional Information

The target base pay for this position is $21-$31/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.