Composite Approach is a growing composite manufacturer located in beautiful Central Oregon. Our clientele ranges in diversity with projects including autonomous marine vehicles, recreational vehicles, outdoor athletic gear, and aircraft. Our business thrives through partnering with individuals and companies to make their intangible innovations a reality. We offer a fast-paced working environment that encourages both personal and company growth.
We are seeking self-motivated technicians with a great attitude who can work both alone and alongside others. Work includes everything from repetitive to very diverse operations.
We are seeking someone with or without experience. Technical and company training will be provided for those with no experience and company training for those with experience. Individuals applying for this position would benefit from having previous exposure to some or all of the below Skills and Responsibilities.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Fabricate, trim, assemble, bond and perform composite hand lay-up and infusion using epoxy and Vinyl Ester resin
systems
Apply knowledge of bonding techniques, utilize precision instruments, hand tools, power tools and equipment
Work from process sheets, or verbal instructions identifying the type and sequence of operations needed to construct
a variety of parts used to produce composite structures to meet customer requirements
Prepare tooling/fixturing used for fabrication and coupon testing
Recognize or learn to solve in-process conditions such as excess or insufficient resin, trapped air pockets or
delamination
Prepare ingredients, such as resins, catalysts, fillers, accelerators, and colors, according to process
Set up and release molds of various surfaces, apply reinforcements and resins to shape simple and complex parts
that can be removed from the mold surfaces
Cut material to size, using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router, or saw
Lay out cutting lines on materials, such as sheet stock, fiberglass, or core maximum, following template pattern,
blueprints, sketches, or sample part, using measuring and marking instruments
Cure product with various methods of operation
Verify work using measuring devices, height gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.
Comply with AS9100 requirements to complete paperwork as needed to create part documentation and work
instructions
High attention to detail to adhere to quality standards on all work performed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Training of hard and soft skills provided
Requirements:
Maintain effective housekeeping in the area of work and shop.
Observe all safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrate ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of individuals within and outside
the company, to maximize equipment, manufacturing reliability, and productivity.
High attention to detail.
Some computer skills including electronic messaging.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and operating procedure manuals.
Represent Composite Approach, as a visible member of the team, in a professional manner that is in line with the
standards and values of our company’s culture.
Willingness to learn, be flexible, and take on new tasks.
Assist in improving process, equipment dependability, and productivity.
Available normal business hours with occasional weekend work totaling 40 hours/week.
Working Environment:
Meet physical requirements including ability to: lift 50lbs, bend/stoop, twist, crouch/squat, kneel, crawl, walk on
even and uneven surfaces, climb steps and ladders, work at heights, reach above and below shoulder, and able to
grasp/squeeze objects.
Dusty and sticky conditions: this position deals with resin mixing, catalysts, sanding, cutting and trimming of
composite materials – PPE provided.
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, IRA, paid time off
Visit our website at https://compositeapproach.com/ to learn more about what we do, who we are and if our shop is something you’d like to be a part of. Composite Approach is a drug free environment. Please help us keep it that way.