Molding Technician I bei Toray Advanced Composites

About Us:

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motorsport, and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite products on nearly every satellite, space launch vehicle, unmanned aircraft, military and commercial aircraft in production today. TAC also provides composites materials to industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment.

Our thermoplastic prepregs, known in the industry as Cetex®, are found in a wide range of commercial and military aircraft, including large wing structures and interior applications like seats and galleys. Our Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in a variety of engineered thermoplastic resins including PEEK, PPS, PEI as well as a full line of performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, PC/ABS, HDPE, and PP.

JOB TITLE:

Molding Technician I (temp-to-hire)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Molding Technician I will support the production department by assisting the senior level technicians. Duties include learning Toray’s quality standard by understanding how to check for defects of parts. The Technician I will review the quality process and find quality issues with oversight from senior technicians. As time progresses, the technician I should be able to follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision to complete allocated tasks. Tasks would include assisting set up of the machine with full oversight from senior technicians, and troubleshoot minor production related issues. Additionally, the technician I should be able to follow procedures which include use of personal protection equipment (where relevant) to safeguard theirselves and other employees. The Molding Technician I, will be trained and expected to dispose of hazmat waste safetly and in the proper area. 

Please note: roles and responsibilities are subject to change with or without advance notice.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Operations: 

•    Work alongside a senior level technicians to ensure the machine is running smoothly 

•    Follow instructions and work under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks. 

•    With oversight, set up and operate machine for advanced composite materials 

•    Preparation of the product for processing, loading and unloading product from the equipment 

•    Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments

•    With guidance, turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and set cure times

•    Use of hand tools and shop equipment

•    Preparation of the product for processing, loading, and unloading product from the equipment 

•    Escalates equipment and production issues by notifying Lead/Supervisor

•    Perform other duties as assigned by Lead/Supervisor or designee

Quality:

•    Understand how to check for defects on the line 

•    Review and understand the quality process and identify quality issues with senior technicians with oversight. 

Safety

• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment) 
• Dispose hazmat waste in proper area
• Maintain a clean working environment 

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent 
• 0 to 1 year of experience working with composites or productions department
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Math and basic computer skills required (Math test is given during interview) 
• Ability to complete simple conversions 
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operation 
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English
• Able to work and communicate as a team 
• Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly and safe manner 
• Excellent attendance; ability to work overtime, weekends and off shifts when needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be capable of lifting up to 55 lbs 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• FSA/HSA Plans Available
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership
• Tuition Reimbursements
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Engagement Events
• Referral Bonus Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave & Paid Family Leave
• Plus much more!

COMPENSATION: $23.00-$24.15 DOE 

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.