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Composite Technician


Nammo Defense Systems, Inc


Location

Mesa, AZ | United States


Job description

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

Position Summary:

This role will support the fabrication of composite tubes. This will include operating various composite processing equipment such as ovens, spray booth, compression testing equipment, chop saw and de-molding.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and optimization of the production of composite tubes
• Fabricates, cures carbon fiber composite tubes. 
• Builds laminated assemblies in a filament winding operation, apply composite, plastic and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds.
• Troubleshoot equipment, monitor process parameters, adjust equipment settings as needed to obtain parts that meet customer drawings and internal requirements. 
• Working with oven used for curing pre-prep materials 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Set up spray booths to apply etching and primer compound to tubes
• Load/unload winding machine mandrels into oven, run cure cycles
• Pull mandrels from composite structure (de-mold)
• Rough cut tubes using a chop saw
• Operate compression test machine to verify proof loads
• Run daily production quantities
• Recognize and report all operational variances as trained
• Ability to use a computer and database to download work instructions
• Basic knowledge in using precision measuring tools, i.e. micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.
• Perform general maintenance and checkout of equipment as required 
• Perform general daily housekeeping and cleaning of equipment and area to ensure safe working conditions
• Work at various other process stations as required. 

Job Qualifications (Education/Skills/Experience):

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required
• 1-3 years of experience with manufacturing and processing of advanced composite materials preferred
• Ability to utilize basic measurement equipment to determine conforming vs non-conforming product
• Ability to accurately read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to be at work on time on a consistent basis
• Self-motivated with the ability to work productively in a dynamic environment
• Ability to interact and communicate as part of a highly functioning team
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to work with our products.

*Note*:  Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.

 

 


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