Lay-Up Technician - Honeycomb Company of America

SUMMARY

Assembles products according to customer's needs, following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications. Creates plan for assembly procedures, following specifications and using knowledge gained by experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble the required detail components
• Pre-fit the details to ensure conformity to customer
• Lay-up assemblies in accordance with the mylars provided. May use cutting tools, heat guns and measuring equipment
• Place mylar (blueprint) over the entire part to ensure correct placement
• Visually inspect each piece. Call a Quality Inspector to inspect each detail
• Complete all required information on the traveler form
• Deliver parts to the table to be prepared for the
• Work as part of a team to "bag" down the table. Process includes securing the parts with a bag and putting vacuum tubes in place using bag seal tape.
• Inspection will verify the bag adequately passes leak check
• Clean tables, floors, and hand tools on a daily basis
• Lay-Up Technicians shall be certified after 90 days of hire
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or zero to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• Airframe certification preferred but not required
• Must be able to follow established methods and instructions
• Ability to read blueprints, mylars, customer-supplied data
• Ability to use cutting tools and measuring devices
• A plus:
  • lamination/fiberglass exp.
  • boat, aviation, automotive, seamstress exp.
  • ERP/Invoice software exp.

Communication Skills:

Must speak, read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills are required.

• Logging in / out of jobs using MRP

Materials and Equipment Used:

• Scissors
• Heat Gun
• Tin Snips

• Tape Measure (For reference only)
• Scale
• Calipers
• Utility Knife/razor knife
• Battery operated drill
• Wrenches | Sockets | Clamps | Hammer/Malets | Tap and Die Sets | Scrapers

Chemicals Used:

• MEK
• Acetone
• Mold Sealants | Mold Release
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Adhesives

Personal Protective Equipment:

• White Tyvek coats
• White cotton gloves
• Safety glasses (outside of lay-up room)
• Hair/Beard net | Latex/Nitrile gloves

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving or vibrating mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at
• Clean room kept at 63 degrees. (No eating or drinking allowed in controlled environment. Employees must not use any hand lotions, creams, waxes or compounds containing any material detrimental to adhesion).
• May work at different work stations as production needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus depending on the situation.
• The employee may be required to successfully pass the HCOA Respirator Qualification program as an essential job duty due to exposure to particulates and fumes. Technicians are required to stand for a full shift while wearing full PPE in a heated environment. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Correctable vision to 20/20 with full depth perception. Ability to pass DOT Drug Testing requirements (49 CFR Part 40).

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm with overtime required. Monday through Friday. Onsite only.

PAY: $20 a hour

Background and Drug test required.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• YMCA discount
• FSA/HSA

Honeycomb Company of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.