Composite Fabricator III

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Job Description

Summary

TheComposite Fabricator IIIworks closely with engineering staff technicians and vendors/suppliers in the fabrication of tooling structures and components utilizing a variety of materials.

Position Responsibilities

• Follows design drawing instructions and written process instructions

• Works with Engineering in performing fabrication and assembly tasks as well as resolving tooling issues

• Works with and fabricates tooling fixtures jigs etc. from one or more materials

• Operates hand/power tools (e.g. ) for cutting or trimming as required

• Works with materials to perform bonding/curing (e.g. thermal plastic rubber resins adhesives) in the experimental layup process as required

• Uses precision measuring tools (e.g. calipers scales micrometers) to check work performed

• Adheres to all safety requirements

• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgement in resolving issues

• Normally receives little instruction on daily work general instructions on new assignments

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School diploma or GED equivalentis required

• Minimum 2 - 4 years of hands-on composite fabrication experience or equivalent combination of experience and education

• Demonstrated knowledge of layup processes

• Demonstratedknowledge in using precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometers calipers depth gauges etc.)

• Experienced in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings

• Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to download work instructions as applicable

• Experienced using hand/power tools (i.e. )

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Demonstrated competency incalculation ofmath dimensions working with sample parts sketches and/or verbal instructions for fabricating details as required

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a R&D and Production environment (Constant)

• Must be able to lift and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes up to and between 10 lbs. (Frequently) and 20 lbs. (Occasional)

• Requires ability to perform the following: reaching handling turning/twisting lifting/lowering stooping kneeling crouching squatting crawling contact with metals and composites exposure to moving parts and tools pinch points sharp cutters and slipping hazards noise and atmospheric conditions and the use of personal safety gear for face/eye respiration ears and feet. (Frequent)

• May require working from high/exposed places tight spaces and work from ladders (Occasional)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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