Lamination Technician - Vista, CA

HEICO; California, Vista (MO, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lamination Technician to join their dynamic team in California. This entry-level position involves fabricating composite parts while adhering to safety and efficiency standards. You will be responsible for prepping tools, performing composite layups, and ensuring product quality through meticulous checks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong attention to detail. Join a company that values craftsmanship and teamwork, and take your first step into a rewarding manufacturing career.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with technical drawings and blueprints is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite layup including Carbon Pre-Preg and Fiberglass.
• Accurately follow work instructions and maintain tools.

Skills

Composite experience

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

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Lamination Technician

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Vista, California, United States

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Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Career Level

Entry Level

Job Description

TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: LAMINATION

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL-TIME

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.

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.