Defense Layup Tech - Helmets

Leading Technology Composites; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Technology Composites in Wichita, Kansas is looking for a detail-oriented individual to create composite parts by measuring and cutting prepreg materials. You will follow specific work instructions under the supervision of a Lead to ensure quality and precision in your work.

The role requires good manual dexterity and the ability to visually inspect materials and tools for quality assurance. Opportunities for cross-training in various related responsibilities are available.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work with small items.

Responsibilities

• Measures and cuts prepreg materials to size.
• Applies and layers prepreg materials to molds.
• Documents data for material traceability.

Job description

Measures, cuts, applies, and layers pre-impregnated (prepreg) materials to tools, molds, and mandrels using small hand tools to create composites parts under the direction of a Supervisor or Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and/or layup parts of simple to medium complexity.
• Learns and follows resident planning (work instructions) to measure and cut various prepreg materials to size using sheers.
• Learns and follows resident planning (work instructions) to apply and layer prepreg materials to molds and mandrels of simple to medium complexity.
• Strong attention to detail, good hand‑eye coordination, and good manual dexterity are strongly needed to perform job correctly.
• Ability to use hands with precision on small items and in small spaces. Must be quick and confident with hands to meet department and individual goals.
• Correctly documents relevant data for material traceability purposes.
• Ability to follow work instructions to ensure parts are made per customer requirements.
• Visual inspection of both parts and tools for damage or quality issue.
• Ability to cross train and accept additional responsibilities, including, but not limited to compacting and vacuum bagging parts.