Production Technician I

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,  HDPE, and PP.

SHIFT SCHEDULES:
***Please confirm which shift(s) you are interested in when submitting your application

• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Swing Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm 
• Graveyard: 10:00pm - 6:30am 

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Production 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 and hourly checks of the machine. Entry technicians will review the quality process and find quality issues with oversight from senior technicians. Additionally, the technician will package rolls and retrieve required items for production.  As time progresses, the Production Technician I should be able to follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision to complete allocated tasks. Tasks would include setting up the machine with full oversight, being able to prioritize routine tasks to improve efficiency, and troubleshooting minor production-related issues. Additionally, the technician should be able to follow procedures which include the use of personal protection equipment. The Production Technician I will be trained and expected to dispose of hazmat waste safely in the proper area. 

Roles and responsibilities are subject to change.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Operations: 

• Follow instructions and work under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks
• With oversight, set up and operate machines for advanced composite materials
• Escalates equipment and production issues by notifying the Lead and/or Supervisor

Quality:

• Understand how to check for defects on the line
• Hourly checks of the machine
• Review and understand the quality process and identify quality issues with senior oversight

Safety

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

Other: 

• Preparation (wrapping and labeling) of the product for processing, loading, and unloading product from the equipment
• Embraces continuous improvement to ensure the overall success
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead and/or Supervisor or designee
• Movement and lifting up to approx. 551bs of materials

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 months of experience working with composites or production (preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Math and basic computer skills required (Math test is given during interview) 
• Ability to convert grams to pounds
• 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
• Must be capable of lifting up to 55 lbs
• Excellent attendance; ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when needed

 SALARY RANGE: $22.00 - $25.00/hour, 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.