Manufacturing Technician

Engineered Plastics Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Engineered Plastics Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support multi-modal transit station components. This hands-on role combines quality and manufacturing tasks to produce composite parts.

The ideal candidate has experience with hand and power tools, epoxy resins, and reading blueprints, and can follow safety protocols while meeting production deadlines within a team of engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in carpentry or mechanical work, strongly preferred.
• Experience with hand and power tools, millwork, machining, materials handling, fabrication, and assembly.
• Experience working with epoxy resins and other matrix materials

Responsabilités

• Use hand and power tools to fabricate composite parts.
• Perform fabrication tasks as required.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently.
• Prepare composites for painting.
• Repair damaged composites by patching holes or rebuilding.
• Apply epoxy and polyurethane coatings.
• Join composites with adhesives, films, pastes, and putties.
• Layout, measure, cut, and fabricate composite plies per designs.
• Fabricate/assemble components per specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• All other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Composite materials

Blueprint reading

Safety protocols

Hand tools

Power tools

Fabrication

Measurement

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Carpentry or mechanical work experience

Description du poste

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Operations

Manager FLSA Status (Check all that apply):

Exempt Salary Non-Exempt Hourly

Commission Only Other:

Supervises: N/A Job

Position Summary:

A “hands on” position encompassing quality and manufacturing functions to produce multi-modal transit stations and transit platforms

Essential Functions:

• Utilize hand and power tools to fabricate composite parts
• Perform fabrication tasks as required
• Handle materials safely and efficiently
• Prep for painting composites
• Repair damaged composite components by patching holes, and/or rebuilding
• Apply epoxy and polyurethane paint
• Apply adhesive films, pastes, putties and other bonding compounds to join composite
• Lay out, measure, cut, and fabricate shape composite material fiber plies to conform to product engineering designs
• Fabricate/assemble composite components according to specifications
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in carpentry or mechanical work, strongly preferred
• Experience with hand and power tools, millwork, machining, materials handling, fabrication, and assembly.
• Experience working with epoxy resins and other matrix materials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of composite materials and their applications
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and blueprints accurately
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability using cutting, trimming, sanding, drilling, and finishing tools
• Capable reading and interpreting technical drawings and documentation
• Aptitude for following safety protocols for handling hazardous materials
• Familiarity with common fastening and joining techniques for composite
• Working knowledge of finish carpentry methods applicable to composite
• Ability to fabricate quality composite parts with minimal defects
• Aptitude for assessing and troubleshooting composite fabrication issues
• Capability to actively participate in continuous process improvement
• Capacity to effectively communicate with engineers, technicians, and leadership
• Ability to work precisely and accurately under deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. independently
• Frequent sitting, standing, crouching, use of arms and hands for extended period of times