Employer: Hodgdon Tenders
Email Address: scarroll@hodgdonyachts.com
Website: http://hodgdonyachts.com/careers
Position Title: Composite Technician
Compensation/Rate: 25-35
Location: Damariscotta, ME
Position Summary:
Are you a Composite Tech who is looking to work on high end custom boats? Would you like to have a career that provides competitive wages, excellent benefits, and Fridays off? Apply today for a chance to become a part of something bigger.
Hodgdon Tenders. Better Quality Work. Better Quality Life.
COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN
Department: Composites Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Composites Supervisor
Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
All phases of composite boat construction
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
Female/male mold assembly to include filling and fairing joint seams and applying mold release wax
Kit fabrication involving cutting fabric to desired sizes, direction
Material lay-up and installation of peel ply, fabrics, flow media, vacuum and feeder lines
Mixing of resin materials by weight/volume
Infusion monitoring for temperature, vacuum infusion and time of infusion
Modular installation of infused pieces for bulkheads, floor systems, decks and pilothouse
Finishing, trimming and fitting of composite parts
Some wet lay-up and wet preg is required for secondary bonding and tabbing
Grinding and sanding for secondary bonding
Works ‘hands on’ on multiple projects
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience working with composites
Basic carpentry skills for staging and platform construction, templates and molds and cutting and fitting pieces
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be able to meet the requirements of the work schedule
Must be able to use measuring tools
ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Working productively and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors is an essential part of the job.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic mathematical skills
Attention to detail, following established procedures
Ability to read plans and blueprints
EQUIPMENT USED:
Grinders/sanders
Power electric shears
Hand tools
Table saw
Cut-off saw
Epoxy mixing equipment
Skill saw
Jig saw
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
Flexibility to work in standing, squatting, or kneeling positions, as well as reaching overhead with occasional twisting and bending while performing any of the above tasks
Stair and ladder climbing is required
Ability to work with epoxy/vinyl ester/polyester resins and adhesives
Ability to work in small spaces as required
Minimal lifting required above 75lbs.
May be required to travel both domestic and internationally to perform Tender service and maintenance
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Work schedule is generally 6:00am-4:30pm four days per week. From time to time, it may be necessary to work additional shifts or on weekends.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.