Composite Technician

• Composites Technicians are an integral part of meeting client expectations as they work from
• start to finish in the manufacturing process of client products and related projects. Composites
• Technicians will be responsible for composite layup and layup technique for bonding, trimming
• and curing composites materials. With supervision, Composites Technicians will be responsible
• for the finishing and final product delivered to customers.

Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• -Ensure high quality manufacturing of composites products as per process instructions
• -Form, lay-up, fabricate, assemble and repair parts or assemblies of composites materials
• -Apply various materials onto moulds (mandrels, tools or other forms), using fingers,
• hands and tools to manipulate materials to conform to shape of mould
• -Apply wraps, bags or other products to prepare for the curing process
• -Sand, fill, fair and finish parts as instructed to prepare for paint or complete parts
• -Read work instruction, travelers or drawings and other documents to determine
• materials and processes necessary to manufacture each product
• -Perform in-process checks (inspect own work for compliance to instructions and quality
• of work) and ensure all checks are recorded on Travelers
• -Work closely with team to produce quality products and meet targeted timelines
• -Ensure quality and safety standards are met in our day to day working environment and
• contribute to the supervision of all employees in this regard
• -Assist with other shop projects, duties and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• English language skills (read, write)
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Superior attention to detail
• Solid communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Composite experience
• Strong documentation, organization and communication skills
• Upon approval, continuing education will be supported by PCI as needed
• Working conditions
• PCI promotes a safe and clean working environment that meets or exceeds standards
• prescribed by the Ministry of Labour (Ontario). Work will be conducted indoors in our
• manufacturing shop. Personal protective equipment will be necessary when operating on the
• shop floor including safety shoes (CSA Green Triangle) and safety glasses. Respiratory
• protection, hearing protection, appropriate gloves and work suits will be mandatory as
• required.

Other conditions include

• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts, on occasion, based on
• demanding manufacturing schedules
• Ability to be on feet for up to 9 hours each day

Physical requirements

Composites Technicians must have the following abilities

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Work with power tools and heavy shop equipment
• Use hands throughout composites manufacturing process