Composites Technician

(View all jobs)New Kensington, PA## About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a rapidly growing family of industrial businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of our subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diverse growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.

We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes for our customers, our employees, our communities and our investors. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a wide variety of opportunities and projects. We empower and support our employees to pursue their fullest potential and provide meaningful avenues for personal and professional growth.

Who are we looking for?

Composite Technician

We are looking for highly qualified Composite Technicians. The Composite Technician will be responsible for hand lay-up of composite materials, vacuum bagging process and procedures, and perform hand-finishing operations.

What you get to do!

• Hand lay-up of composite materials (Wet & Prepreg)
• Vacuum bagging process and procedures
• Application and understanding of resin systems (Epoxy, Polyester, Vinyl ester, Silicones, etc.)
• Perform hand-finishing operations on patterns and molds
• Use a variety of hand tools in cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembling
• Adhesive bonding applications
• Assembly of structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications
• Performing self-quality checks

What you will bring to the Team

• Experience range needed: 1 month to 1 year with composite materials (i.e. Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, & Fiberglass)
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, interpret, and suggest improvements from work instructions (SOPs)
• Measurement competencies-Calipers, Micrometers, Tape measure, Indicators, etc.
• Demonstrate hands-on fabrication skills
• Experience using a variety of hand tools in cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembling
• Experience with adhesive bonding applications
• Experience with assembly of structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working with tight tolerances

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.

Salary info:

$15 - $23 / hr