Composites Operator
At STELIA North America, we are offering the opportunity for a career that is out of this world! We are looking for someone to join our Composites Production Team in Lunenburg, NS. An affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, STELIA is a recognized leader in the design,analysis, and development of advanced composite structures for the aeronautic, defense and space markets. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site inMirabel, QC, we operate more than 180,000 sq feet of facilities that are focused on composite, metal or hybrid sub-assemblies for major aeronautical players and innovating global solutions.
Role Description:
Reporting the Production Team Leader. The composite operator manufactures parts by cutting materials (e.g., pre-impregnated cloth or honeycomb core), laying materials onto molds, vacuum-bagging, curing in oven or autoclave, and/or demolding parts.
The operator embraces a culture defined by safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
In this role, you will:Prepreg/autoclave composite manufacturing (process steps):
Cutting and Kitting Raw Materials
Prepare the kits of raw material (e.g., carbon fiber or fiberglass prepregs, adhesive films, honeycomb core) per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
Kitting includes (but not limited to): sorting of material in freezers, program and operate material ply cutting machine, hand cutting of material, etc.
Deliver kits to the different production areas.
Layup
Hand layup of advanced composite materials on tooling per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
Composite operations include (but not limited to): mold and material preparation, weighing, hand cutting of material, vacuum-bagging, basic repair, etc.
Oven / Autoclave Cure
Load and unload curing equipment (oven, autoclave)
Operate curing equipment computer.
Run equipment and monitor cures using the appropriate recipes per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
Maintain curing equipment tools, such as vacuum hoses and thermocouples.
Demolding
Demold cured parts from tooling per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
Move tools for storage or to next stages of production.
Inspect tool condition and advise on refurbishment, repair.
Perform preliminary inspection of demolded parts.
Coordinate tooling preparation with the tooling maintenance team
Others:
Manage time- and -temperature-sensitive material.
Perform self-quality checks.
Identify nonconforming conditions in material and conditions.
Record results (e.g., production and inspection) per work instructions where required.
Meeting schedule and production requirements.
Following and promoting safety rules, such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection where required.
You have:
Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent experience)
1 years' experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
High attention to detail.Self-motivated, quick learner.
Ability to use of power tools, cutting tools and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions and/or blueprints.
Ability to follow demonstrated steps.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Manual dexterity/coordination.
Physical demands include lifting and moving material weighing up to 50lbs and wearing personal protective equipment.
Organization: Ability to keep track of various parts and job orders and manage time spent on different tasks.
Cleanliness: Ability to keep a clean workspace (parts can be sensitive to foreign materials).
Safety-Minded: Put safety first and realize how important it is to take care around certain machinery/equipment.
Must be willing to perform other functions and duties as assigned by supervisors.
Must be willing to work any shift.Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
At STELIA North America, we know our people are our greatest asset. We welcome anyone who is passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is challenging and rewarding, and a culture that is flexible, inclusive, and welcoming.
STELIA Aerospace North America 71 Hall Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0
Terra Penrose terra.penrose@stelia-northamerica.com Preferred Contact: website
