High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing role or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Demonstrated ability to work with basic shop tools and equipment used in coating application operations and media blast.
Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures in surface preparation of composite materials through media blast.
Demonstrate an understanding of how drawings, process specifications, manufacturing orders, work instructions, and standard operating procedures ensure the quality of the product and provide suggestions on improvements.
Basic computer knowledge to include ERP systems.
Mathematical understanding consistent with the educational requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stand and climb.
The incumbent is occasionally required to sit, bend, squat, kneel or crawl and lift or carry a maximum of 75 pounds; as well as push or pull a maximum of 300 pounds.
The incumbent will regularly use both hand and powered tooling to include but not limited to hand sanders, pneumatic sanders, pressurized blast equipment, pressure vessels associated with both automated and manual coating application, measuring and weighing devices, powered/pneumatic mixers, cure ovens, and occasionally operate forklifts.
The incumbent is required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including Nitrile or Chloroprene gloves, negative or positive pressure respirator, dust mask, safety glasses, protective clothing, goggles, hearing protection, and work or anti-vibration gloves.