Manufacturing Technician 1 (Composite) 2nd Shift

Applied Composites; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Composites is hiring a Composite Lamination Technician 1-2nd Shift to place prepregs, lay up materials, and prepare parts for autoclave. The role ensures correct ply orientation, bagging, and quality through standardized processes, working closely with the team to meet schedule demands.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, with the ability to learn quickly and move up within a fast-paced aerospace environment in Indianapolis,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; combination of relevant education and work experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of one year previous experience.
• Experience with lay-up, vacuum bagging, composites processes, inspection, and documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows basic instructions and diagrams in English.
• Layup materials to molds and remove air pockets using approved tools.
• Prepare molds using release agents and layup materials as per instructions.
• Vacuum bag parts and ensure bags do not leak during cure.
• Perform quality checks and document work on travelers.
• Train and support others; willingness to learn and move up.
• Work second shift and overtime as required.

Skills

Lay-up & vacuum bagging

Composites knowledge

Composites process awareness

Technical communication

Time management

Process issue communication

Cross-department coordination

Fast-paced precision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Manufacturing Technician 1 (Composite) 2nd Shift

Entry-Level Sup Indianapolis, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2309

Salary Range: $22.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Composite Lamination Technician 1-2nd Shiftwho places resin pre-impregnated fabrics and tapes onto layup molds, consolidates precured face sheets and core, and knows fiber direction and ply orientation. Handles prepreg, adhesive, core, and other layup materials. Cuts vacuum bag materials and creates vacuum bags. Prepares parts for transfer to the autoclave department. Ensures layups and vacuum bags are prepared according to the requirements of manufacturing instructions. The technician learns quickly, works quick , performs high-quality work, works well with others, and is focused on completing the task.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reads and follow basic instructions and diagrams in English
• Use basic shop math skills to record information such as freezer out-time and mixture weights
• Follow standard shop practices and quality standards in the aerospace industry
• Prepare molds using shop approved release agents
• Layup materials to molds and remove air pockets using approved hands, squeegees, and heat guns
• Occasionally mix resins and catalysts as specified
• Trim materials using scissors or knife without damaging the layup mold
• Perform physical and environmental checks and document work onto manufacturing travelers
• Laminates plies of prepreg with minimal supervision oversight, ensuring that the plies are well-compacted, correctly oriented, and comply to the stated tolerances
• Vacuum bag parts applying best-practices, ensuring that the vacuum bags do not leak during cure
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Will train the right candidates that have desire to learn and want to move up
• Must be able to work 2nd Shift and required overtime

Job Specifications:

Education: Requires a High School Diploma/GED or combination of relevant education and work experience may be substituted to meet educational requirements only
Years' Experience: Minimum of one (1) year previous experience
Skills:

• Ability to lay-up and vacuum bag complex parts
• Possesses knowledge of composites and composite terms
• Awareness of the overall composites process (design, tooling, layup, cure, trim, assembly and inspection)
• Possesses excellent technical management and communication skills
• Ability to manage time to get work completed on schedule
• Ability to communicate process issues with leads, supervisors, and engineering
• Ability to coordinate work-flow with other departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment performing accurate and quality products

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affimitive Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.