Composite Technician

Core Natural Resources, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Composite Technician. This position emphasizes hands-on work, attention to detail, and teamwork to produce high-quality composite products for various industries, including aerospace and automotive. The ideal candidate will be proficient in operating hand tools and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring safety and quality in all tasks. With competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement, this role offers a chance to grow within a rapidly expanding company committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, autobody, or general construction.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite repair, fabrication, and layup using hand tools.
• Utilize manufacturing planning and technical data to modify composite structures.

Skills

Composite Repair

Fabrication

Attention to Detail

Hand Tool Operation

Sanding and Blending Coatings

Reading Schematics

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Table Saws

Bandsaws

Jigsaws

Standard Measurement Devices

Job description

CFOAM, 1142 Middle Creek Road, Triadelphia, West Virginia, United States of America

Touchstone Advanced Composites, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, is a rapidly growing supplier of high-tech tools and composite parts to the aerospace, space, defense, and other industries. We are seeking motivated individuals for the position of Composite Technician who enjoy hands-on work, attention to detail, and working in a team environment to produce high-quality products. TAC offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for career advancement.

This position will be responsible for performing a variety of routine hands-on operations, under moderate guidance and in accordance with company policy and safety procedures.

Target Responsibilities

1. Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of CONSOL Energy: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
2. Perform composite repair, fabrication, and composite layup using hand tools to produce products for the aerospace, automotive, and space industries.
3. Lay out, assemble, pre-fit, and bond a variety of composite or laminate fabrications, assemble parts or skins.
4. Work with composites using pre-preg materials as well as performing wet lay-ups.
5. Handle resins, carbon fiber, fiberglass, and foam materials.
6. Sand and grind composite materials while wearing protective gear.
7. Use table saws, bandsaws, jigsaws, and other common tools to cut a variety of materials, including polymer foam boards, composite, carbon foam boards, wood, and others.
8. Apply adhesive and bond materials together using trowels and other tools.
9. Utilize manufacturing planning, written instructions, schematics, blueprints, and other technical data to repair, fabricate, and modify composite structures.
10. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work area.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and machinery.
3. Experience in carpentry, autobody, or general construction.
4. High attention to detail when sanding and blending coatings.
5. Proficiency with standard measurement devices such as tape measures, micrometers, calipers, etc.
6. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, policies, and procedures.
7. Good manual dexterity for working with small parts.
8. Ability to recognize and solve typical problems in own work area, evaluating and selecting solutions from established options.
9. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.