Composite Technician Wanted- ME

Employer: Hodgdon Tenders

Email Address: scarroll@hodgdonyachts.com

Website: http://hodgdonyachts.com/careers

Position Title: Composite Technician

Compensation/Rate: 25-35

Location: Damariscotta, ME

Position Summary:

Are you a 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.

COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Department: Composites Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Composites Supervisor
Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY:
All phases of composite boat construction
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
 Must be able to meet the requirements of the work schedule
 Must be able to use measuring tools
ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
 Working productively and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors is an essential part of the job.
 Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
 Basic mathematical skills
 Attention to detail, following established procedures
 Ability to read plans and blueprints

EQUIPMENT USED:
 Grinders/sanders
 Power electric shears
 Hand tools
 Table saw
 Cut-off saw
 Epoxy mixing equipment
 Skill saw
 Jig saw

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
 Flexibility to work in standing, squatting, or kneeling positions, as well as reaching overhead with occasional twisting and bending while performing any of the above tasks
 Stair and ladder climbing is required
 Ability to work with epoxy/vinyl ester/polyester resins and adhesives
 Ability to work in small spaces as required
 Minimal lifting required above 75lbs.
 May be required to travel both domestic and internationally to perform Tender service and maintenance

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.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.