Production Tech I

SHD Composite Materials Inc; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SHD Composite Materials Inc in Mooresville, North Carolina, is seeking a Production Tech I to support the manufacturing of pre-impregnated composite materials. You will operate and monitor production equipment, follow SOPs, and maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires good English and math skills, the ability to work 6:30am to 3:00pm, and willingness to train across production areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of English and Maths.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Clear and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures including COSHH.
• Work to AS9100/Quality standards and production tolerances.
• Assist Team Leader and Senior Operators to meet targets and KPIs.
• Assist with stock control and cyclic stock counts.
• Prepare for manufacturing runs and operate routine equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep a clean, safe environment.

Skills

English & Math literacy

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Production Tech I

SHD Composite Materials Inc Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

About this position

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Report to: General Manager

Responsible for: None

Location: Mooresville, North Carolina

Work Times: 6:30am to 3:00pm (Monday to Friday). A degree of flexibility will be needed at peak periods.

Salary: Full time, non-exempt position.

Summary and Purpose

SHD Composite Materials Inc was incorporated in August 2018, to service the expanding American and Canadian composite industries. The North American HQ is in Mooresville, North Carolina and became a fully operational manufacturing facility in 2019 and the Tulsa site became operational in 2023.

SHD Composite Materials Inc are manufacturers of advanced composite pre-impregnated (prepreg) materials. With a growing global presence, we can service the American prepreg market with high quality prepreg at fast turnaround times together with world class technical support.

Our core strength is the ability to supply high or low volume, with a wide range of tooling and component products throughout America, and around the world.

The purpose of this role is to manufacture of pre-impregnated composite materials to Aerospace accredited standards.

Person Specification

In this role, you will be responsible for safe handling and monitoring manufacturing machines ensuring that everything is running smoothly and according to schedule following the standard operation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Always adhere to company Health & Safety procedures including external compliance such as COSHH.
• Working to company Quality standards (to AS9100 requirements) and Production tolerances.
• Working as an effective team member and assisting your Team Leader and Senior Operators to meet team targets, Production targets and KPIs.
• Assisting with stock control and cyclic stock counts.
• Tape cores, operate Bag Sealer, prepare for manufacturing run, tread line, change rolls, add/remove poly, remove paper waste, bag and label rolls, operate handheld crane, drop fabric, sample film for testing, tape up side and side dam, add resin, package, box and label rolls, staple box, change base and top paper roll, change fabric roll, clean coating head, clean oven, off-wind rolls, verify pick sheets, pull rolls for shipping, complete daily/weekly inspections and operate the chiller unit.
• Maintaining the highest standard of housekeeping to keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Waste reduction and Production cost minimisation.
• Complete paperwork to comply with AS9100 Quality standards.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

You will also be given full training in all areas of Production (Set Up, End of Line, Inspection, Coating Head and Resin Mixing) with the expectation of filling in when needed in every area.

Work Environment/Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical work for extended periods of time.
• Must have good vision.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift (up to 50lbs), and reach.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to frequently push and pull items up to 105 lbs using lifting equipment.
• Ability to safely, effectively and reliability receive and give urgent and other essential communications in a factory environment.
• Ability to detect abnormalities in the process and receive safety signals using visual, tactile, or auditory senses.
• Must be able to follow all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE.
• Must be able to work in a typical manufacturing environment on concrete floors.
• Must be able to work short time periods in cold temperatures.

Skills and Ability

• Good understanding of English and Maths.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• The ability to work within a team.
• Clear and effective communicator
• Previous hands-on experience in manufacturing, the application of production systems and or cleaning of industrial equipment in manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Passion for SHD Materials Composite Materials Ltd
• Possess the highest of Integrity and work-ethic.
• Have a good attitude and willingness to be at work each day and on time.
• Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitude

Our employees are very important to us and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.

SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SHD Composites is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.