Job Description

Overview

Nammo Defense Systems Inc. is a defense contractor that manufactures and supports various systems, including shoulder-fired systems and composite solutions. The Composite Technician role involves the development and optimization of composite tube production.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and optimization of the production of composite tubes.
  • Fabricates and cures carbon fiber composite tubes.
  • Builds laminated assemblies in a filament winding operation and applies composite, plastic, and metal parts and adhesives onto tools or molds.
  • Troubleshoots equipment, monitors process parameters, and adjusts equipment settings as needed to obtain parts that meet customer drawings and internal requirements.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
  • Sets up spray booths to apply etching and primer compound to tubes.
  • Loads/unloads winding machine mandrels into the oven and runs cure cycles.
  • Pulls mandrels from composite structure (de-mold).
  • Operates compression test machine to verify proof loads.
  • Runs daily production quantities.
  • Recognizes and reports all operational variances as trained.
  • Uses a computer and database to download work instructions.
  • Has basic knowledge in using precision measuring tools, i.e., micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
  • 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing and processing of advanced composite materials preferred.
  • 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 products.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days.
  • Off on Fridays.
  • Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay.

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Mesa, AZ

Pay in context

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