Lamination Technician

Wencor Group; Vista, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wencor Group in Vista, CA is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to fabricate composite parts. You will follow precise instructions, prepare tools and perform layups using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass materials, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, recording production data, and performing re-work as needed. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with composite materials preferred.
• Must be a US person due to export control.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prep and maintain tools according to guidelines.
• Accurately follow work instructions.
• Perform composite layup (carbon pre-preg, carbon fibers, Kevlar, fiberglass, hand layup).
• Trim excess materials from molds using hand shears or knives.
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and defects visually.
• Record information on production records and logs.
• Perform re-work as required.
• Adhere to safety and 5S standards.

Skills

Composite layup

Tool handling

Reading instructions

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Position Summary: Responsible for performing all tasks involved in the fabrication of the company’s composite parts. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prep and maintain tools in accordance with specified guidelines and procedures
• Accurately follow work instructions
• Perform Composite layup such as: Carbon Pre-Preg, Carbon Fibers, Kevlar layup, Fiberglass and Hand Layup
• Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives
• Perform part build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, and voids
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by checking them visually
• Understands & completes internal & customer required layup documents.
• Records information on appropriate production records, logs and other report forms
• Performs re-work as required
• Cleans and reseals tools using the appropriate release systems
• Be aware of FOD & Tool control at all times
• Continuously demonstrate 5S Application
• Adheres to the highest practicable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Repairs defective products rejected by inspection or test personnel
• Required participation in internal training as needed to perform the duties assigned to this role
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• U.S. Person status required do to export control
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Composite experience highly preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English
• Capable of doing simple mathematical calculations
• Familiar with a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the management team
• Must be well organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must thrive in a team-oriented and deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the management team

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may have to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

This position falls under the International Traffic in Arm Regulation (ITAR). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Company will require proof of status prior to employment.

Pay Range $19.00 - $21.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.

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This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.