Composites Team Lead

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC (Re:Build) is a rapidly growing family of industrial businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of our subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diverse growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.

We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes for our customers, our employees, our communities and our investors. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a wide variety of opportunities and projects. We empower and support our employees to pursue their fullest potential and provide meaningful avenues for personal and professional growth.

Who we are looking for

You are experienced in composite manufacturing and assembly, specifically Thermosets and their processes (i.e. Prepreg & Wet Lamination, Vacuum Bagging, In & Out of Autoclave Processing, etc.) with advanced knowledge & understanding of the applicable tools, techniques and skills required to support and perform the defined tasks (i.e. CNC controller navigation, composites setups & processing, etc.). You possess a working knowledge of Thermoset & Thermoplastic materials and their properties, with the ability to read and interpret drawings, BoM's and work instructions/aids.

What you get to do

• Ownership and accountability for Safety in the workplace.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance on equipment and cleans work area after each shift.
• Maintains inventory of components, hardware and other necessary department items.
• Follows process routing document. Performs inspection(s) and legibly records results where required.
• Completes reports and other associated paperwork.
• Communicates with management, team leads, operators, quality, and other internal personnel for assignments and to resolve process or quality issues.
• Follows all applicable Quality Management System procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Safeguards company, customer, and supplier property (electronic, intellectual, and physical).

What you bring to the Team

Lead-Specific Responsibilities:

• In-process guidance and support for technicians within their department/area
• Coordination and alignment with supervisor(s), team leads (other departments/shifts), management and various other internal personnel.
• Support as subject matter expert for lean/continuous improvement events
• Reporting on daily/shift-specific metrics and KPI's
• See opportunities for improvement.
• Work with employees, supervisors, and management to define and implement employee improvement and development plans.
• 5+ years of relevant experience (Composite manufacturing, assembly & fabrication)
• Apprenticeship, Associates degree or combination of training and hands-on experience required

Expert understanding of manufacturing and/or assembly of thermoset composites including, but not limited to:

• Hand lay-up of composite materials (Wet & Prepreg)
• Vacuum bagging process and procedures
• Application and understanding of resin systems (Epoxy, Polyester, Vinyl ester, Silicones, etc.)
• Perform hand-finishing operations on patterns and molds
• Use a variety of hand tools in cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembling
• Adhesive bonding applications
• Assembly of structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications

Additional beneficial skills:

• Knowledge in Resin Transfer Molding and Autoclave operation
• Precision CNC machining and/or programming of composites, plastics and/or metallics.
• Understanding of composite material science and material handling requirements
• Experience in process/production startup or automation
• Relevant experience in Thermoplastic processing
• Mechanical/Mathematical/Technical understanding of advanced math, including algebra and geometry, decimals, fractions, measurements (and measuring tools), tolerances, etc.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.