Who We Are:

Join our Composite Fabrication team! At SwRI, you'll work in multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians to explore innovative science and technology in a classified R&D environment. Receive an additional $500.00 in your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role:

• Be a motivated team member in the composites lab performing filament winding operations and layups to meet client driven needs and deadlines.
• Fabricate custom composite parts in accordance with engineering drawings, technical procedures, and written or verbal instructions.
• Collaborate directly with engineers and production managers to ensure composite parts meet or exceed specifications.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Fabricate composite parts in accordance to technical specifications via layups and filament winding.
• Involved in entire composite fabrication process. Mixing resin, preparing molds and mandrels, fabricating composite parts, oven curing, trimming/grinding, assembling, and inspecting parts.
• Responsible for the daily/weekly cleaning of equipment and lab space as well as maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
• High attention to detail. Inspecting parts for manufacturing defects and adherence to tolerances.
• Train and mentor new technicians on processes and procedures.
• Recommend corrective procedures; report results, recommendations, and needed repairs; mark items for acceptance or rejection; record test results and inspection data; compare findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years: Experience fabricating composite materials (pre-preg, wet layups, and/or filament winding).
• 5+ years: Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, and standard mechanical measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Working independently or as part of a team to follow engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.