Quality Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

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

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking a Quality Technician for the Weekend Shift to focus on preparation and bond work of test coupons used to manufacture aerospace and space-based composite structures. The role supports quality control activities with 0–2 years of relevant experience, requiring the ability to follow step-by-step instructions and perform precise measurements.

Hourly pay ranges from $25.00 to $30.00, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Education required: Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 0–2 years relevant experience.
• Skills: follow step-by-step instructions; precise measurements; use test fixtures; lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine visual inspection of soldered connections and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform acid digestion fiber volume determination with precision weighing and measuring.
• Machine composite test coupons.
• Prepare and bond test coupons using fixtures.
• Use bandsaw and surface grinder.
• Perform dimensional measurements.
• Keep accurate records of test results.
• Operate the tension and compression test machines.
• Operate test machines as needed.
• Support static load testing.
• Monitor thermal cycling.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Step-by-step instructions

Precise measurements (calipers, microm

Use test fixtures

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Quality Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

Quality Control Entry-Level Sup Indianapolis, IN, US

5 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 - Affermative 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.