Quality Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

Applied Composites; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Applied Composites in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Quality Technician for the Weekend Shift to focus on preparation and bonding of composite test coupons used in aerospace components. You will perform inspections, operate test equipment, and document results as part of a team committed to quality and safety.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training and growth within a specialized aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to learn and follow step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to take precise measurements with calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine visual inspection of soldered connections and mechanical assemblies.
• Prepare and bond test coupons.
• Machining composite test coupons.
• Use fixtures to prepare and bond test coupons.
• Operate testing machines and monitor thermal cycling.
• Keep accurate test results records.

Skills

Follow instructions

Accurate measurements

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Test fixtures

Band saws

Surface grinders

Job description

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Quality Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

Quality Control Entry-Level Sup Indianapolis, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2380

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Quality Technician - Weekend Shift 3/12's who will be responsible for focusing primarily on preparation and bond work of test coupons. This position is responsible for preparation and testing of composite test specimens to support the manufacture of aerospace and space-based composite structures.

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 Accountabilities:

• Performs routine visual inspection of soldered connections, mechanical inspections of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
• Perform acid digestionfibervolumedeterminationincludingprecisionweighingandmeasuring
• Machining compositetestcoupons
• Usefixturestoaccuratelyprepandbondtestcoupons
• Useofbandsawsandsurfacegrinders
• Perform dimensionalmeasurements
• Keepaccuraterecordsoftestresults
• Operate thetensionandcompressiontestmachine
• Operate testmachinesasneeded
• Support staticloadtesting
• Monitor thermalcycling
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:
Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience
Skills:

• Ability to learn and follow specific step by step instructions
• Ability to make accurate measurements using calipers, micrometer, analytical balance
• Ability to use test fixtures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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 -  Affirmative 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.