Composite Technician

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.

Typical qualifications would be:

• Composites-specific manufacturing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 1-3 years of composites-specific manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic math and ability to read dimensional layouts and inspection equipment including ruler, caliper, etc.
• Excellent manual dexterity and physical ability to climb in and out of tools, work on hands and knees for the majority of a shift.
• Knowledge of different machinery and its usage, including drills, hand sanders, jigsaws, table saws, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast pace environment; prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.
• Written Communications – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality Control – the individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security – the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

• None

• May be required to travel to other site locations.

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that 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').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities.

Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever.

Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.