Production Associate Technician III

Date Posted:

2025-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL04: ASG Jacksonville-Blount Island 6061 BF Goodrich Blvd , Jacksonville, FL, 32226 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace is hiring for a Production Technician III at our Jacksonville Blount Island location.

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky, Engineered Polymer Products dives into the sea! Located in Jacksonville, Florida, EPP specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines. Our dedicated teams create specialty naval parts that aid the U.S. Navy in executing their mission, ensuring excellence every day. Consider joining a community focused on culture, quality, and safety, and apply today!

Position is onsite at Blount Island in Jacksonville FL.

Relocation allowance will not be provided

Work Shift: First shift with support for second shift as needed.

 

The submarine and surface ships within this video highlight the products we have designed and now build in Jacksonville.

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/submarines-and-surface-ships

What You Will Do

• Work closely with 10-20 other Composite Technicians under the supervision of a Working Lead and Production Supervisor to bring essential naval products to life.

• Receive detailed written instructions from the supervisor, lead technician, or an engineer.

• Judgments and decisions at this level are guided by clearly described procedures and instructions, and the work consists of recurring steps involved in the assembly of parts, subassemblies, and larger components.

• Perform casting of materials to fabricate parts and/or for repair applications using products and processes which are varied but generally not complex in scope.

• Fabricate polyurethane and like materials into subassemblies for the purpose of pre-fitting in preparation for bonding

• Load and operate presses, ovens, and autoclaves. Adheres to equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as polyurethane, fiberglass, epoxy resins, and like materials.

• Layout, pre-fits, assembles and casts polyurethane and like material on a variety of molds and surfaces.

• Select tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in the work instructions.

• Perform complex composite lay-up, vacuum bagging, cutting, repair, autoclave and / or trimming.

• Verify work to ensure a defect free part prior to presenting to quality control (inspection).

• Provide specialized technical assistance and interacts with team members to implement solutions.

• Operate large manual, electric & pneumatic tools in the assembly and disassembly of large heavy steel structures, molds and fixtures

• Read and interpret planning documents

• Apply your skill in the use of production tools

• Be available for limited overtime when required to meet project schedule.

• Will frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds). Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other workers, if required

• Hot environment (typically around 80 degrees F)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 year of experience in a manufacturing, industrial environment, or assembly labor.

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

• Must be willing to obtain certification to operate a powered industrial vehicle.

• Applicant must be open and willing to travel to Philadelphia for field service work a maximum of 2 times per year.

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