Carbon Composite Technician

Managed Programs (MPI) and our family of companies transform design expertise to prototype and series production plastic and carbon fiber components to offer high value to low, medium, and high-volume OEM, Teri 1 and performance and racing customers.

Through our Performance Design brand, we offer design, development, and manufacturing of carbon fiber and composite components and assemblies. We specialize in high-temperature structural components, we build short run carbon parts that many struggle with. Out of necessity to support intake manifold components, we have developed unique closed mold, autoclave integrity processes for difficult to tool parts.

Job Title: Carbon Composite Technician

Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Lead Carbon Composite Technician

Position Type: Regular full time

Job Purpose/Summary: The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to details and a passion for high performance vehicles. This position requires individual layups of carbon fiber, prep composite and billet aluminum for assembly, maintain strict quality and process standards, and thorough documentation. This is an opportunity to be integral to product design and tooling strategy for manufacturing and assembly.

Duties/Essential Job Functions:

• Manufacture and assemble composites for low volume production and prototypes
• Lay out, assemble, pre-fit and bond a variety of composites or laminate fabrications, parts, skins or equipment
• Cut, trim and drill composite parts to drawing specifications
• Complete hand layup by following specific work instructions and drawings for each part
• Perform typical composite duties such as trimming, fitting, laminating, and cutting
• Aid in process development by identifying process improvement methods to improve quality and efficiency, and material/supply specifications
• Coordinate with Engineering in the determination and development of materials, processes, specifications, and related documents to be used in the fabrication, rework and repair
• Perform light duty machine operations utilizing drill press, band saw, chop saw and hand power tools
• Ensure each tooling was cleaned of all foreign object debris, prepped, and checked for defects while also keeping a clean work environment
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy
• All other duties as assigned

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Able to stand for 75% of the day or more
• Assembly/manufacturing work environment
• Ability to work autonomously or within a group
• Able to meet maximum recommended weight limit (RWL) lift defined by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of 51 pounds
• Follow PPE requirements such as wearing steel toed shoes and safety glasses

Travel: May require some infrequent domestic travel

Required education and experience:

• High School Diploma/High School Equivalency (GED) or higher
• Strong communications skill and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Possess strong attention to details

Preferred education and experience:

• Experience with high temp epoxy and carbon fiber is preferred
• Basic understanding of the material properties of carbon fiber and resins

Disclaimer: A job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with hand tools? If yes, how many years and what tools are you familiar with?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• composite: 1 year (Preferred)
• carbon fiber: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person