Composite Technician, Lead - Salt Lake City, UT

Albany International Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in advanced composites is seeking a Lead Composite Technician to oversee production operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves coordinating with operators, mentoring technicians, and ensuring that production goals are met efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in composites production and lean manufacturing, contributing to continuous process improvements. Join a forward-thinking company that values work/life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) match and flexible scheduling, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and innovation.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Work/Life Balance Commitment

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in composites production or specialized production environment.
• Ability to train and mentor technicians effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations in the layup/autoclave area.
• Supervise employees and ensure production goals are met.
• Implement lean manufacturing methods to reduce waste.

Skills

Composites Production

Lean Manufacturing

Training and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job Description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products - including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few - AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.

Coordinates with operators and support groups on day to day operations of the layup/autoclave area to ensure customer demand is being completed. Accountability for their assigned area or process as it relates to tools, tooling materials, calibrations, etc. to meet production needs and prevent upset or abnormal conditions from occurring. Train and mentor level I-III technicians. Work with senior technicians, peers, and support group members to facilitate process improvements. Reporting of daily/weekly throughputs vs goals to direct supervisor and higher levels of management in the event that the direct supervisor is unavailable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work under minimal supervision. May shift manpower for their assigned area or process to meet production goals.


• Ensuring operators have everything they need to perform the day to day operation of assigned area.


• Reduced waste by over 15% utilizing lean manufacturing methods, recognized by management in yearly review for savings.


• Work with engineering to ensure bill of material, work instructions and customer drawings were accurate for production build.


• Executed safety requirements by conforming to the company standards and department procedures.


• Supervised employees, instruct employees on company policies, company procedures and department guidelines. Recommend and initiated to direct supervisor on personnel actions such as promotions, employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and resolution of grievances, maintained production and time records.


• Provide formal and OJT training to production workers as required.


• Solves production related problems as necessary and notifies production supervisor/manager of any problems that do not get resolved.


• Perform other duties as required and requested by management.

Shift

Day

Shift Information

Monday-Thursday 5am-330pm

Experience/Education/Skills

• A High school diploma or GED.


• 3 years of experience in composites production or other specialized production environment.

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, flexible schedule and strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Location Address

5995 West Amelia Earhart Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84416, United States

Travel

Negligible