Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I-III

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Manufactures products using either wet lamination or pre-preg lamination here at KUAS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator ALL

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels.  Each level of has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

• Performs a variety of tasks, which require knowledge of lamination techniques, materials, tools and equipment.

• Interprets and follows manufacturing orders.
• Using pre-preg lamination techniques, cuts cloth and lays up products of varying tolerances.
• Prepares products for vacuum bagging (pre-preg).
• Handles, applies, stores and disposes of composite materials, adhesives, sealants, resins and solvents.
• Inspects finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Completes all required documentation related to assigned job(s).
• Follows FOD (foreign object debris prevention) practices.
• Complies with established safety directives.
• Maintains a clean work area to ensure strict adherence to 5S Standards.
• Complies with established QMS procedures.

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include:

• Works under close supervision
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include an intermediate level of:

• Works under limited supervision

• May work from verbal directives

• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III

Specific duties and responsibilities for this level include an advanced level of:

• Works under minimal supervision
• Responsible for training entry level employees
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

Other Job Functions

Other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

• Ability to support a “right-the-first” time approach that focuses on zero defects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each successive level of Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s). 

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to demonstrate accurate basic math skills
• Must be able to demonstrate the accurate use of a tape measure

Typical qualifications for this level include:

• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds

1. Equipment

2. Process

3. Quality

4. Safety 

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing production

• Hands on experience, training, or education in laying up aircraft parts onto hard tooling using pre-preg carbon fiber

• Hands on experience, training, or education in carbon composite bonding techniques

• Hands on experience, training, or education in using epoxies and adhesive type materials to build parts and assemblies 

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator II

Typical qualifications for this level include an intermediate level of:

• Basic computer skills with the ability to navigate around files
• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing 

Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator III

Typical qualifications for this level include an advanced level of:

• Math
• Documentation
• Materials Knowledge
• Tooling/Molds
• Equipment
• Process
• Quality
• Safety

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years hands-on experience in composite manufacturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, stooping, kneeling, climbing

• Occasionally lifts and carries objects weighing up to 25lbs

• May occasionally manipulate materials

Working Conditions:

• May work in controlled and non-temperature controlled environments

• Occasional exposure to noise, hazardous materials and chemicals

• May work extended hours or weekends

• Works with a variety of hand tools, power tools and other related equipment

• Works in confined spaces 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Is not required