Composites Technician - Finishing

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $23.00 to $43.00 per hour. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

SUMMARY 

Edge Autonomy is looking for Composites Technicians, this role combines hands-on skills with a strong knowledge of materials including their proper handling and required personal protective equipment. Due to growth in our business, we have a variety of positions available ranging from entry level Technicians to advanced; salary is based on a skills assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Follow shop safety requirements and other relevant policies
• Complete production documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Fabricate, layup, trim, finish, or paint composite parts per production documentation
• Maintain production tooling following verbal and written instructions
• Support improvement of processes and procedures
• Support Engineering development as needed
• Support problem solving activities for technical issues
• Support the development and training of other team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to eight (8) hours a day
• Standing for two (2) consistent hours at a time
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Experience in a fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or engineering environment
• Ability to read and follow schematics, drawings, procedures, etc.
• Ability to solve problems
• Able to work together on a team
• The ability to follow verbal and written procedures, good communication skills
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and listen to others
• Safety and quality minded, strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with composites, resins, adhesives, coatings, measurement tools
• Experience crafting, woodworking or assembly
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience planning, supervision, and coordination
• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Computer literacy
• Any experience with process tracking documentation

EDGE AUTONOMY BENEFITS

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use stand