Pay Range: $40 – $50/hr. The pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA.
• 401(k).
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

WORK SHIFT: 3/10- 2ND Shift, will train on dayshift 4/10

Responsibilities:

Machine setup and Operation:

• Set up and calibrate the VIPER machine according to job specifications.
• Load materials, such as carbon fiber or resin pre-impregnated tapes.

Programming and Execution:

• Interpret engineering drawings, layup sequences, and machine programming.
• Monitor automated fiber placement process and adjust parameters as needed to ensure precision.

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect finished parts for defects like gaps, overlaps.
• Record process parameters.

Maintenance:

• Perform regular maintenance, such as cleaning the machine/components.
• Troubleshoot issues during operation and coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to safety protocols when operating high-precision machinery.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience with composite manufacturing and or automated machine operation.
• Operate and maintain an automated fiber replacement machine, the set up; calibration and programming to produce high precision composites parts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient (1 year of experience) in CNC programming and trouble shooting.
• Knowledge of composites material, resins systems, curing processes.

Must Have:

• Setting up and breaking down tooling and running automation equipment.
• Basic computer skills, knows how to set-up cutters and other automated systems, some composite experience.
• 3-5 years with NC automation/ machine operation.