About This Role
This hands-on position involves both quality and manufacturing functions to produce multi-modal transit stations and platforms. The role suits a technician with experience in fabrication and assembly, who can work with composite materials.
Responsibilities
- Utilize hand and power tools to fabricate composite parts
- Perform fabrication tasks as required
- Handle materials safely and efficiently
- Prep for painting composites
- Repair damaged composite components by patching holes and/or rebuilding
- Apply epoxy and polyurethane paint
- Apply adhesive films, pastes, putties and other bonding compounds to join composite materials
- Lay out, measure, cut, and fabricate shape composite material fiber plies to conform to product engineering designs
- Fabricate/assemble composite components according to specifications
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Previous experience in carpentry or mechanical work, strongly preferred
- Experience with hand and power tools, millwork, machining, materials handling, fabrication, and assembly
- Experience working with epoxy resins and other matrix materials
- Knowledge of composite materials and their applications
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and blueprints accurately
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability using cutting, trimming, sanding, drilling, and finishing tools
- Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings and documentation
- Aptitude for following safety protocols for handling hazardous materials
- Familiarity with common fastening and joining techniques for composite materials
- Working knowledge of finish carpentry methods applicable to composite materials
- Ability to fabricate quality composite parts with minimal defects
- Aptitude for assessing and troubleshooting composite fabrication issues
- Capability to actively participate in continuous process improvement
- Capacity to effectively communicate with engineers, technicians, and leadership
- Ability to work precisely and accurately under deadlines
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. independently
- Frequent sitting, standing, crouching, use of arms and hands for extended periods of time