Experience and Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• 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).
Required Experience:
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).
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
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
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
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Aircraft Composite Layup Fabricator I
• 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
• 2 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
• Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
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:
None.
