Production Team Member (Composite Technician) 1st and 2nd Shift

SEKISUI Aerospace- Orange City Operations

Orange City (IA)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Sponsored 401k with Employer M
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
PTO starting at 3 weeks per year
12 Paid Holidays
Winter holiday closure

Job summary

SEKISUI Aerospace Orange City Operations is hiring production team members for layup, assembly, machining, and finishing in our Orange City, IA location. We offer health benefits, 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth.

As a composite technician you will work on hand layup of carbon fiber and fiberglass materials, follow work instructions, and participate in molding operations. Shift options include 1st and 2nd shifts with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Ability to comprehend and follow written specifications.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Excellent hand dexterity and coordination.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Hand layup of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per work instructions and customer specs.
  • Trim, vacuum-bag, basic repair, material preparation, weighing, finishing, and molding operations.
  • Inspection of in-process and finished product using hand tools and simple tests.
  • Record keeping of inspection results and time calculations; ensure quality and provide improvement ideas.

Skills

Hand layup
Detail oriented
Manual dexterity
Oral/written communication

Job description

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Production Team Member (Composite Technician) 1st and 2nd Shift

We are growing and would love to speak with you! SEKISUI Aerospace is currently hiring production team members in a variety of departments for our Orange City, IA location, including layup, assembly, machining, and finishing. We offer health benefits, 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, job growth, and continued professional development.

Type:Full Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule

1st and 2nd shift available

1st Shift: 6:00 AM- 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday, Friday 6:00 AM- 10:00 AM

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM Monday - Thursday

  • Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • PTO starting at 3 weeks per year! Available to use immediately upon accrual!
  • 12 Paid Holidays!
  • Closed for a week during the winter holidays!

Position

As a composite technician you will assembles components by laying composites and materials such as pre-impregnated carbon fiber and fiberglass cloth onto molds & processes parts through molding operations.

What you will do:

  • Responsible for the hand layup of advanced composite materials on designated tooling per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
  • Performs advance composite operations to include trimming, vacuum-bagging, basic repair, material preparation, weighing, finishing, and molding operations.
  • Inspection of in-process and finished product using hand measurement tools and other tests procedures may be required.
  • Record keeping of inspection results where required.
  • Responsible for work orders and time calculations to ensure the quality of the product while providing suggestions for improvement.

What you will need to be successful:

  • Ability to comprehend and follow written specifications.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent hand dexterity and coordination.
  • Ability to maintain a clean & organized environment.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Orange City Operations: 712-707-9200

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site .

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUIAerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.

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