Composite Technician needed for a contract opportunity with SOC’s client to work onsite in Ashburn, VA.

Contract Length: 6+ month contract to hire

Schedule: Working 4-10 hour days (Monday-Thursday) 6:30am-4:30pm

Description:

As a Composite Technician, you will work in a dynamic, fast paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. Required tasks will include the fabrication of composites using various techniques and types of materials, composites integration, painting, lamination, composites trimming and bonding, etc.

In this role, you will be a part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all duties required to assist with the fabrication and integration of composite parts and assemblies. Tasks required may include:
• Constructs wet layups and/or Pre-Pregs of carbon fiber, fiberglass, and/or Kevlar utilizing various methods such as compression molds, vacuum bagging, and compression bladders
• Operates ovens to complete bonding cycle. Controls conditions of heat and time by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications for the materials and the bonding agents being used
• Performs minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming bonds a variety of materials (composite, metal, or laminate) to parts, components, assemblies, equipment or structures to complete semi-finished or finished products.
• Recommends updates for existing processes and reviews drawings in support of engineering
• Helps to design and utilize new templates to be cut out on a laser table or CNC cutting table
• Monitors and verifies quality of finished product.
• Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
• Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety; upholding corporate safety standards
• Work in a team setting collaborating with manufacturing, planning and engineering
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Walking, bending, sitting, standing, climbing, and reaching for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, hold, and operate manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises.
• Willingness and ability to comply with all applicable PPE requirements (respirators, safety glasses, gloves, etc).

Employment Prerequisites:

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.