Manufacturing Technician 1 (Autoclave) in Brea, California at APPLIED COMPOSITES INC

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Autoclave Technician 1 to support production through tool preparation, processing molds through cure cycles, de-tooling and completion of necessary paperwork and routine maintenance. Determines proper cure, procedures, monitors industrial Aerospace autoclaves and ovens, and related equipment.

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:

Load tools and parts into and out of industrial Aerospace autoclaves and ovensMaintain autoclave and oven tools (i.e.: hoses and thermocouples)Determine proper cure procedures for parts and tools as requiredMaintain bag leak checks during cure cycleRead work instructions, production schedules, and cure chartsApply appropriate chemicals and releases as requiredRemove parts from tools or mandrels and prep for lay upDetect errors and possible areas of improvement with the use of lean manufacturing principlesPerform work accurately and efficiently in fast past work environment with minimal scrap or errorsUse standard aerospace shop practicesOperate forklift to move/load parts and toolsOperate autoclave computer to set cure times and start/stop ovens

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: 0-3 years of relevant experience
Skills:

Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment with high quality requirements; example military, aerospace or medical equipment highly preferredAbility to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and proceduresProven track record of supporting stringent deadlines and handling multiple priorities simultaneouslyGood manual dexterity required to work with small partsSkilled problem-solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedentEffective oral and written communication

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.