Composites Structure Technician, 2nd Shift

Canopy Ad; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Hera Technologies, LLC is seeking a Processing Technician to join a hands-on manufacturing team. The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to safety, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of composite experience, strong skills in bonding and prepreg lay-up, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on customer sites. Competitive benefits are included.

Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of composite experience.
• Experience with structural bonding and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation for bonding TPS.
• Experience with hand lay-up of prepreg materials (Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Phenolic, honeycomb core and Rohacell foam).
• Laser projection experience.
• Must be able to work in control ventilated environments with mask and protection gear.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of basic prep and keeping a clean job site.
• Quality conscious and detail oriented.
• Ability to learn to perform cross-functional operations.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions, blueprints, and drawings.
• Cut and trim composite parts to close tolerances.
• Bond and fasten composites; prepare bonding surfaces.
• Follow work orders in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and secure equipment.
• Inspect work for high quality.
• Maintain attention to detail at customer sites.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulations.
• Support 5-S and cross-functional operations.

Skills

Composite experience

English communication

Structural bonding

Prepreg hand lay-up

Laser projection

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Cross-functional operations

Independent worker

Tools

Autoclave operation

Job description

Job Summary

Hera Technologies, LLC (the “Company”) is seeking a highly motivated Processing Technician to join its team working in a hands‑on, collaborative environment. The individual will perform the responsibilities listed below and other duties as required by the Company. The successful candidate must be familiar with a manufacturing environment, a self‑starter who pays attention to detail and accuracy and take responsibility for their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations.
• Cut and trim composite parts to close tolerances per instructions using hand tools such as hand router, hand drill, hand sander and inspection equipment.
• Structural bonding and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation for bonding.
• Understand and execute work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and securely store equipment and supplies.
• Inspect work for the highest quality.
• Maintain strict attention to detail when working at customer’s property.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Be able to read and understand shop travelers.
• Support 5‑S and adhere to health, safety, and environmental company guidelines.
• Perform cross‑functional operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of composite experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Experience with structural bonding and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation for bonding TPS.
• Experience with hand lay‑up of prepreg materials (Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Phenolic, honeycomb core and Rohacell foam).
• Laser projection experience.
• Must be able to work in control ventilated environments with mask and protection gear.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated.
• Knowledge of basic prep and keeping a clean job site.
• Quality conscious and detail oriented.
• Ability to learn to perform cross‑functional operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Autoclave operation experience preferred.

Work Environment

• Employee spends most of the day on their feet and must follow strict safety rules. They wear safety glasses to protect their eyes from airborne debris. Loud noise from machinery requires use of hearing protectors. They wear hard‑toe shoes or boots to protect their feet from potentially dropped objects.
• It is a professional work atmosphere, everyone from top managers to employees holds themselves accountable to their actions.
• It is a workplace environment where people are respectful, competent, and work together to meet their expectations.
• It is an open work culture in which no one feels excluded in whatever is going on.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Export Control Requirements

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.