Composites Technician

Prefix Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Composites Technician to assist in the fabrication and assembly of innovative plastic properties. This role involves preparing models for casting, fabricating fiberglass parts, and forming acrylics into vehicle components. The ideal candidate will have a basic knowledge of plastic model making, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work within established timelines. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience in plastic model making required.
• Must be a self-starter and able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the fabrication and assembly of plastic properties.
• Prepare models for casting and assist in forming plastic sheeting.

Skills

Plastic Model Making

Time Management

Basic Hand Tools Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Industrial Trade School Certificate

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1400 - Rochester Hills, MI

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Description

SUMMARY:

The Composites Technician assists in the fabrication and assembly of all plastic properties designed and/or built at Prefix Corporation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of models to be cast in material determined by the customer or Prefix; this includes splitting the model and prepping the model for the predetermined molding material.
• Assists in the fabrication of fiberglass parts out of epoxy or polyester based laminates.
• Assist in the formation of a variety of plastic sheeting using high heat and vacuum to form a specified plastic around a supplied or an in-house fabricated tool.
• Assist in the formation of acrylics into specified shapes and sizes that are later fit onto a vehicle by a qualified installer.
• Glue up or assist in the gluing up of boards that are used to mill models or tooling for prototype parts and molds.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plastic model making with 0 to 3 years’ experience. Ability to follow directions and work within predetermined timelines established within the job quote. High School or GED equivalent required. A certificate from an accredited technical or industrial trade school is preferred. Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time. Incumbent must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may require repetitive use of the hands and arms.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.