Defense Layup Technician

Leading Technology Composites; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Technology Composites, located in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a candidate to measure and apply materials into tools to create Armor panels. Responsibilities include learning and following work instructions, performing visual inspections, and documenting data. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and the ability to follow instructions. Working conditions involve continuous standing, and candidates must be able to lift weights up to 125 lbs.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail required for job.
• Good hand-eye coordination necessary.
• Must have good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Measure and apply various materials into tools to create Armor panels.
• Learn and follow work instructions for layup.
• Perform visual inspection for damage or quality issues.
• Document relevant data for material traceability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Measures and applies various materials into tools using small hand tools to create Armor panels 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 layup up to 4ea different materials based on stages of Layup. Able to measure/mix adhesive/glue.
• Learns and follows resident planning (work instructions) to remove weights and take apart / put together Tooling to complete the layup.
• Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and good manual dexterity are strongly needed to perform job correctly.
• Ability to use your hands with precision to apply materials to a part without wrinkles, bubbles or imperfections. 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.
• Must be dependable, maintain regular attendance, and arrives on time daily.
• Ability to cross train and accept additional responsibilities, including, but not limited to different stages of PAC-3 Layup and vacuum bagging parts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Continuous standing on concrete surface.
• Must be able to lift and move weights with a partner and use “poles” to move weights ranging from 88-125 lbs.