Filament Winding Technician III
Core
Operate multi-axis filament winding machines to manufacture composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for rocket structures.
Role type
Senior hands-on manufacturing technician (filament winding)
Builds
Composite pressure vessels (COPVs) for Terran R rocket primary structures
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Composite materials
Required skills
Multi-axis filament winding operation, Resin and hardener mixing, Fiber tensioning and material handling, Precision measurement tools, Process troubleshooting, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Wet winding experience, Vacuum bag and cure processes, Lifting and rigging, Forklift operation, Blueprint interpretation
Technologies
Entech, McClean Anderson, Pi-tape, Calipers, Height gauge, Tension meters
Responsibilities
Set up and operate multi-axis filament winding machines, Prepare resin mixes and manage resin baths, Develop and refine wind programs based on engineering drawings, Perform in-process inspection and document results, Identify process bottlenecks and support root-cause solutions, Train and mentor less experienced technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC