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Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future\ \ With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has an immediate opening for a Composite Technician II.\ \ *IMPORTANT: Please be advised that this position is ultimately for an E-shift employee. E-shift is from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week. Prior to beginning work on E-shift, the selected candidate must complete a full-time training program which will take place during day shift, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. The day-shift training period will last three to six months. At the completion of training, the candidate shall transition from day shift to E-shift. The structure of the day shift training program and transition to E-shift is a non-modifiable aspect of this position.\ \ Position Summary\ \ The following defines the responsibilities of a Composite Technician II as required to meet and support the needs of the Kahr Bearing Production. The Composite Technician II is responsible for the manufacturing of pre-impregnated (pre-preg) material for use in self-lubricating bearings. The Composite Technician II is also responsible for complying with operating and quality systems procedures as stated in process bulletins and specifications.\ \ Responsibilities

• Perform mixing of resins, adhesives and coating of fabrics in industrial quantities
• Perform production machinery set up and monitoring in compliance with process controls and established protocols
• Ensure appropriate planning to obtain and prepare materials required for daily production run
• Ensure proper settings of production equipment and process controls in accordance with established protocols
• Perform inspection of products during production runs
• Perform job tasks according to procedures and schedules using established safe methods and processes
• Cleaning of production machinery to control FOD and maintain product quality
• Create and/or complete necessary production related paperwork
• Operate equipment including forklift, hoist, etc. to move materials and supplies
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times
• Maintain total quality assurance
• Carry out tasks with minimal supervision and strict attention to detail
• Work with team to identify and drive productivity and performance improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the continuous development of the safety, health and environment requirements within the team\'s work area
• Comply with all Health and Safety Work Regulations
• Other tasks as directed by the Kahr Coating Facility supervisor/Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year employment as a Kahr Bearing Composite Technician I or 3 years prior experience working with composites in an aerospace, manufacturing environment or technical role or 3 years prior experience in pre-preg manufacturing
• Completion of a three to six (3-6) month introductory training period
• Ability to setup and perform all pre-preg manufacturing operations and calculations unaided
• Ability to troubleshoot coating equipment issues and run quality control testing for resins and liners
• Ability to train other operators on all Composite Technician II functions
• Experience with handling chemicals, shelf life of materials, scales, ovens, mechanical devices
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurate measurements
• Ability to read and decipher specifications, work orders, and material safety data sheets
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Must be able to read/comprehend, write, communicate orally and analyze data
• Expe ience with use of hand and other tools in the area employed
• Complete in-house training with regards to equipment operation, production methods and job expectations
• Ability to work independently
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required
• Good human relations skills and the ability to work well with others - a team player

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with handling, mixing, and applying resins and adhesives
• Experience working with resin impregnated fibrous materials and adhesives
• Experience with handling industrial quantities of chemicals, shelf life of materials, scales, ovens, mechanical devices preferred
• Hazmat experience and training
• Experienced with forklift operation, prior or current forklift certification
• Working knowledge of mechanics and electronics
• Ability to quickly comprehend industry-related technical terms

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The employee will be required to move throughout the building to collect, handle and process production