Composite Technician
Are you an experienced Composite Tech who is looking to work on high end custom boats?
Would you like to have a career that provides competitive wages, excellent benefits, and Fridays off? Apply today for a chance to become a part of something bigger.
Hodgdon Tenders. Better Quality Work. Better Quality Life.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all phases of composite boat construction. Works with Composites Supervisor to ensure work schedules and timelines are up to date and being met.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
▪ Female/male mold assembly to include filling and fairing joint seams and applying mold release wax
▪ Kit fabrication involving cutting fabric to desired sizes, direction
▪ Material lay-up and installation of peel ply, fabrics, flow media, vacuum and feeder lines
▪ Mixing of resin materials by weight/volume
▪ Infusion monitoring for temperature, vacuum infusion and time of infusion
▪ Modular installation of infused pieces for bulkheads, floor systems, decks and pilothouse
▪ Finishing, trimming and fitting of composite parts
▪ Some wet lay-up and wet preg is required for secondary bonding and tabbing
▪ Grinding and sanding for secondary bonding
▪ Works ‘hands on’ on multiple projects
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Prior experience working with composites
▪ Basic carpentry skills for staging and platform construction, templates and molds and cutting and fitting pieces
▪ Must be able to wear a respirator and physically fit to perform all duties required
▪ Must be able to meet the requirements of the work schedule
▪ Must be able to use measuring tools and read blueprints
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
