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Composites Technician I

Redwire Defense Tech · San Luis Obispo, California

External listingfull-timeabout 1 month ago

About The Role

W

ORK LOCATION

San Luis Obispo, CA

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

S

ALARY RANGE

The

anticipated

salary range for this role is $

23.00

to $35

.00

per hour

. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

SUMMARY

Redwire Defense Tech is looking for Composites

Technicians;

  • this role combines hands-on skills with a strong knowledge of materials including their proper handling and
  • required
  • personal protective equipment. Due to growth in our business, we have a variety of positions available ranging from entry level Technicians

to

  • advanced;
  • salary
  • is based on a skills assessment.

R

ESPONSIBILITIES

  • The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be
  • assigned
  • other duties.
  • Follow shop safety requirements and other relevant policies
  • Complete production documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Fabricate, layup, trim, finish, or paint composite parts per production documentation

Maintain

  • production tooling following verbal and written instructions
  • Support improvement of processes and procedures
  • Support Engineering development as needed
  • Support problem solving activities for technical issues
  • Support the development and training of other team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position

High School Diploma/GED

  • Ability to wear a respirator for up to eight (8) hours a day
  • Standing for two (2) consistent hours at a time
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Experience in a fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environment
  • Ability to read and follow schematics, drawings, procedures, etc.
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Able to work together on a team
  • The ability to follow verbal and written procedures,
  • good communication
  • skills
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and listen to others
  • Safety and quality minded, strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with composites, resins, adhesives, coatings, measurement
  • tools
  • Experience crafting,
  • woodworking

or

  • assembly
  • Familiarity with engineering documentation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Experience planning, supervision, and
  • coordination

Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)

  • Computer literacy
  • Any experience with process tracking
  • documentation

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH BENEFITS

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To

comply with

the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must

demonstrate

stamina to sit or stand while

maintaining

attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer

screen,

while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may

necessitate

travel by air or automobile. Employees may

be required

to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to

lift up

to 50 pounds as needed.

EDGE AUTONOMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal

opportunity

and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment

remains

on an “At-Will” basis.

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