Why Composite Factory?
Originally established as Fibreworks Composites in 2009 by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann, we grew to become the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. In 2019, we launched Composite Factory, an AS9100 / ISO-certified sister company serving the Aerospace, Aero Structures, Aviation, Defense, and Medical industries—sectors that demand the highest levels of traceability, certification, and quality. Now fully operating under the Composite Factory name, we have united our teams, experience, and capabilities under one brand.
Rooted in motorsports, we are fully vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool-making, and production under one roof to deliver advanced Composite Structures with speed, precision, and unmatched quality. Join a team pushing the boundaries of advanced composites and building the future of the industry!
Position Overview:
The Finishing Technician I is responsible for the manual sanding, trimming of composite parts to meet engineering specifications. This role requires attention to detail, proficiency with hand and power tools, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manually sand or trim composite parts according to engineering drawings.
- Bond and assemble composite parts using rivets, fasteners, and adhesives, assist senior technicians, and learn complex procedures.
- Ensure assemblies meet bonding material and engineering specifications.
- Prepare composite surfaces by filling and sanding to required finish standards.
- Advise management on best manufacturing practices for efficiency and quality.
- Follow all health, safety, and workplace policies.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Must be able to pass required respirator fit testing and remain clean-shaven in areas where a tight-fitting respirator seals to the face, in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Must be able to wear a tight-fitting respirator for the duration of the assigned shift, as required by the position.
- Successfully complete all applicable respiratory protection requirements, including a medical evaluation and respirator fit testing.
- Complete annual fit testing, with additional medical evaluations as required.
- 0 – 1-year experience in finishing and trim.
- Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Must be able to use small hand tools, sanders, rivet guns, drills, manual routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices.
- Must be willing to work well under pressure as part of a strong team.
- Have a can do, positive attitude.
- Exemplary attendance.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback.
- Understands, works within, and contributes to the continuous improvement of safety, health and environment requirements; adheres to all safety policies, reports safety and risk hazards.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction and completes tasks on time at expected level of performance.
- Able to maintain follow through and honor commitments.
- Works with the team to identify and drive productivity and performance improvement opportunities to support cost reductions.
- Contributes to building a positive work environment.
- Interacts well with fellow co-workers and is able to effectively communicate and actively listen.
- Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner.
- Able to perform multiple tasks.
- Is organized and able to prioritize and respond in a timely manner.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings and procedure manuals
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and work in various physical conditions
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.
Our Investment in You:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- 401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Shift differential for 2nd shift employees
- Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
- Discounts on select services/products
- Climate-controlled work environment
Hours of Operation:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays as scheduled by leadership.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Depending on the position and assigned duties, working conditions and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting
- Climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, or pulling
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials, products, tools, or equipment
- Using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job-related equipment
- Performing work that requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the handling of small parts or components
- Working around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing-related conditions
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated PPE
- Using close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus when required by the position
The specific work environment and physical requirements will depend on the essential functions of the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Composite Factory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
