Composites Apprentice

McClarin Composites; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Paid Holidays

Job summary

McCLARIN Composites is seeking a Composites Apprentice to support the Lamination area and production goals. The role emphasizes learning the molding process, quality control, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a basic blueprint reading ability, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform lifting and repetitive tasks as needed. This entry-level role offers growth within a collaborative, safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED preferred or equivalent industrial experience.
• Prefer previous fiberglass experience or auto body experience.
• Ability to see fine detail work and read basic blueprints/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Roll out air voids in manufactured parts and ensure defects are addressed.
• Verify parts meet thickness specifications and correct defects as needed.
• Pop and pull parts; support production as directed.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safe work procedures.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Safety conscientious

Observant

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

At McCLARIN, we manufacture composites essential to the world’s most innovative and efficient buses, trucks, trains, RVs, construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive, ride, construct, farm and enjoy nature.

Through collaboration, we create both processes and products in any way, shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.

What We Need:

We are looking for an experienced Composites Apprentice to work in our Lamination area. This role supports the production operations to ensure the organization is able to keep up with production demand and meet quality needs.

Requirements

Are you:

• Mechanically inclined.
• Safety conscientious.
• Observant.

A Day in the Life of:

• Rolling out air voids in manufactured parts.
• Ensure parts are defect free and meet thickness specifications.
• Correct any defects found in parts.
• Pop and pull parts as required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What Makes You Qualified:

• HS Diploma/GED preferred or equivalent industrial experience.
• Prefer previous fiberglass experience or auto body experience.

Must Haves:

• Ability to see fine detail work.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints/drawings.
• Maximum lifting of 50lbs. (All lifting over 50lbs. requires a team lift)
• Adherence to McClarin PPE requirements.

So, What’s in It for You?

• A benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life
• A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays and 1 Volunteer Time Off day.

Who We Are:

McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility, transport, energy, agriculture, housing and the built environment.

Since our founding in 1953, the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose – not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees, customers, market and society to guide us. From these signals, we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.

McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks and drug screenings. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [e-mail] or call