Composite Technician

Job Description

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Job Description:

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking experienced Composite Technicians in areas such as GFM (Ply cutter), automated fiber placement, composite hand lay-up, and paint to join the Phantom Works Operations Team working in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ. 

Phantom Works is an advanced research and development organization responsible for engaging customers through cutting-edge visual modeling and simulation; innovating cross-cutting concepts and technologies; prototyping solutions to extend current products and win new programs; and developing new businesses and entering new markets.      

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
• Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assembles, lays up, or supports via autoclave, GFM, and other processes the fabrication of parts and components. Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes. Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes. Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
• Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
• Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and or production tooling per company specifications.
• Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.

Relocation: 

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Must have Vocational training or 3+ years of work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related work experience in Composites
• Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English
• Must be able to work any shift as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with setup and operation of GFM (ply cutter)

• Experience with setup and operation of automated fiber placement

• Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting operations

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.